Job Description

Applications are invited for the above-indicated vacancy within Newzroom Afrika. The incumbent will support and report directly to the Editor in Chief.

The m anaging editor is directly responsible for the day-to-day running of the news department.

Responsibilities



Assist in determining the newsroom's strategic vision and direction

Constant monitoring of the on-air product, on a daily and even hourly basis:

Ensure all stories/bulletins are 100% accurate

Ensure that there is a constant flow of fresh news stories

Ensure news angles are changed often and stories are taken forward in a meaningful manner

Ensure visuals and overlay are always fresh, relevant and interesting

Oversee the compulsory and marked increase in the number of news stories in the news carousel, and ultimately on offer to our viewers. This means working closely with assignments and output producers

Implement live storytelling daily

Ensuring that the news cycle is properly reflective of what's happening in South Africa and abroad ... and we are NOT missing any news stories.

Looking holistically at the news bulletins to ensure that they are different and changing through the day

Relevant and interesting headlines

Putting strong deliverables in place for all members of the editorial and reporting teams and ensuring deliverables are being met

Contribute to the maintenance and expansion of NATV's editorial vision and mission, style guide and newsroom policies.

Implement the forward planning story and events diary

Skills and competencies

5 -7 years of editorial experience within the news environment

Relevant tertiary qualification

Strong editorial and news judgement

Ability to lead and manage the editorial team

Ability to motive and inspire the team

Entrench a high performing culture

Develop Key Performance Areas (KPAs) and Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) for the team

Ability to delegate and follow-through

Ability to leverage analytics to inform content production needs

Excellent communication skills

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Strong coaching and mentoring skills

Attention to detail

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure

Leadership attributes:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Must be a creative and strategic thinker

Analytical ability and outstanding problem-solving skills

Excellent ability to lead and manage teams

Continually drive effective results

Brilliant interpersonal skills

A self-starting attitude and an open outlook

Resilience under pressure and against deadlines

Ability to meet multiple objectives and tight deadlines in an environment with little supervision

Values:

Result driven

Integrity

Viewer centric

Innovative

Teamwork