Associate Editor & Partnerships Officer

Journalism; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health journalism outlet in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Associate Editor & Partnerships Officer to lead editorial coordination and strengthen partnerships. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years in journalism, strong editing skills, and a deep understanding of civil society. This hybrid role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for community impact while helping to shape health narratives. Join a dynamic team committed to high-impact journalism.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

National platform to influence health narratives

Opportunity to shape solutions-driven journalism

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of newsroom experience in reporting or editing.
• Demonstrated editing experience ensuring structure and clarity.
• Strong understanding of South African civil society and health advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Support editorial planning with managing editor and news editor.
• Commission and edit stories from freelancers and community journalists.
• Assist with donor liaison and fundraising research.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Editing skills

Partnerships and donor relations

Fluency in English

Project management

Digital publishing familiarity

Communication skills

Job description

Associate Editor & Partnerships Officer

Location: Johannesburg | Remuneration: Negotiable | Job Level: Management (Snr - Executive, 5+ yrs) Type: Contract | Reference: #Associate Editor

Health-e News, South Africa's award-winning health journalism outlet, is recruiting an Associate Editor and Partnerships Officer to strengthen our editorial programmes and support the organisation's growth.

This hybrid role spans editorial coordination, donor relations, event support, and partnership development - ideal for an innovative, values driven editor who is also eager to help build a sustainable, high-impact newsroom.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Managing Editor and News Editor and play a key role in shaping Health-e's storytelling, partnerships, and visibility.

Key responsibilities

• Support editorial planning with the Managing Editor and News Editor
• Commission, develop, and edit stories from Health-e's network of freelancers and community journalists (CJs)
• Support the recruiting and onboarding of community journalists
• Mentor CJs to strengthen reporting, structure, and clarity
• Edit vernacular-language content
• Contribute to publication scheduling and quality control
• Align editorial output with audience engagement goals
• Write features, explanatory pieces or news stories when required
• Assist the Managing Editor with fundraising research, donor liaison, and proposal development
• Help coordinate partner-driven editorial projects and campaigns
• Support planning and execution of events, workshops, and public dialogues
• Track deliverables for grant-funded projects and assist with reporting
• Identify opportunities for collaboration, revenue diversification, and audience / community growth

What we offer

• A national platform to influence health narratives and accountability
• A chance to shape solutions-driven journalism with real-world community impact
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Required skills and experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of newsroom experience (reporting and / or editing)
• Demonstrated editing experience with strong command of structure, clarity, and accuracy
• Experience in partnerships, donor relations, fundraising OR a clear aptitude and willingness to learn
• Strong understanding of South African civil society, health advocacy, or development sector
• Fluent in English and at least one South African language
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and contributors
• Familiarity with digital publishing, social media dynamics, and audience development
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Posted on 01 Dec 09 : 00, Closing date 28 Dec Johannesburg