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Job Opening: News Editor for Media 24 (South Africa)

Job description

  • Manage the content and assist with the production of the magazine
  • Conceptualise, oversee and co-ordinate content
  • To produce well-written, accurate and relevant features and column material in the tvplus style
  • Generate relevant, creative feature ideas in line with the tvplus editorial mix for both English and Afrikaans magazines
  • Mentor and manage writers including briefing and ensuring copy is accurate, of the highest quality and in keeping with tvplus style
  • Do final proofreading of features and other pages
  • Manage editorial deadlines
  • Manage features budget
  • Commission articles, sub-edit copy and rewrite where necessary
  • Chair editorial planning meetings and participate constructively by sourcing and contributing story ideas
  • Proven feature-writing and copy-editing skills
  • Sound knowledge of the television entertainment industry
  • Sound editorial knowledge, an excellent news sense and wide general knowledge
  • To attend relevant events for networking and coverage purposes
We are looking for a candidate that has the following skills and characteristics:
  • A tertiary qualification in languages or journalism and at least five years' relevant experience in an editorial environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • The ability to make sound and quick decisions
  • A passion for media and special interest and wide knowledge of current affairs
  • The ability to work under pressure
  • Well-developed planning and organisational skills
  • Passionate about training young writers
  • The ability to effectively manage people and processes
  • The ability to work as part of a team
  • The ability to think laterally and creatively
Requirements

The candidate should have a minimum of three years' experience in the magazine industry, well developed verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work under pressure. A good working knowledge of MS Word and Indesign. Excellent attention to detail and command of the English language.

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: Lethiwe.Shezi@media24dev.co.za

For submissions: Lethiwe.Shezi@media24dev.co.za

Website: http://www.media24.com

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