Editor : City Press

Media24 Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Editor for City Press to lead a team in producing exclusive, investigative journalism. Candidates should have extensive editorial experience and a strong understanding of digital workflows and the media landscape. This role requires excellent management skills and creativity in storytelling. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and inspire their team toward excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' editorial experience in an established newsroom.
• Newsroom management experience.
• Experience of managing teams of journalists.
• Thorough understanding and experience of digital workflows.
• Thorough working knowledge of news production, media ethics, and the media environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a functional, high-performing editorial team.
• Liaise with the News24 editor-in-chief on editorial strategies.
• Ensure all journalism adheres to the Press Code of South Africa.
• Cooperate closely with section editors on content quality.
• Manage a small freelance budget.
• Produce monthly analytics reports on content performance.
• Identify, interview, and appoint journalists.
• Execute social media strategy for City Press.
• Conceptualize and execute a newsletter strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict management

Knowledge of South African politics and economics

Team collaboration

Creative storytelling

Writing and communication

Planning and organization

Pressure handling

News judgement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Job title : Editor : City Press

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : December 07, 2025

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Job summary

The City Press editor leads a dynamic team of journalists who produce in-depth, exclusive and investigative journalism for the digital publication on News24 on a Sunday. The ideal candidate is a seasoned journalist with a passion for storytelling, digital journalism and managing people.

Skills & Competencies

• A clear vision of the publication's purpose and meaning, and the ability to communicate this and inspire others to follow.
• An excellent manager of people. Understands how to deal with conflict and manage people to their full potential.
• A thorough understanding of the South African political and economic landscape.
• The ability to work in a team and continuously collaborate with other section editors.
• Innovative and creative about storytelling and special projects.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Sound news judgement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a functional, high-performing editorial team that delivers excellent journalism for News24 on a Sunday.
• Liaise with the News24 editor-in-chief, as line manager, on a regular basis to align on editorial strategies and priorities.
• Ensure all City Press' journalism adhere to the Press Code of South Africa and is of a high standard.
• Cooperate closely with section editors to ensure City Press' Sunday package is of a high graphical and editorial standard.
• Manage and oversee a small freelance budget.
• Produce a monthly analytics report with insight of the month's content performance.
• Identify, interview and appoint journalists when vacancies arise.
• Determine and execute the City Press social media strategy in line with that of News24.
• Conceptualise and execute a newsletter strategy for City Press in line with that of News24.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• At least 10 years' editorial experience in an established newsroom.
• Newsroom management experience.
• Experience of managing teams of journalists.
• Thorough understanding and experience of digital workflows.
• Thorough working knowledge of news production, media ethics and the media environment.
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