KZN News Editor & Bureau Lead

Media24; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in South Africa seeks a writing editor to manage and direct its news coverage in KwaZulu-Natal. This role involves hiring and directing reporters, compiling in-depth stories, and ensuring high editorial standards. The ideal candidate should have 6-9 years of editorial experience, a relevant tertiary qualification, and exemplary skills in writing, management, and problem-solving. This position requires a proactive leader who can work under pressure and possesses strong people-relations skills.

Qualifications

• 6-9 years editorial experience in a newsroom.
• Management experience in a newsroom preferred.
• Experience in a digital environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct News24’s KwaZulu-Natal coverage.
• Assign stories to reporters and manage editing.
• Compile in-depth stories and special projects.

Skills

Writing and news editing skills

Strong people-relations skills

Time management

Problem-solving abilities

Leadership skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

A leading media company in South Africa seeks a writing editor to manage and direct its news coverage in KwaZulu-Natal. This role involves hiring and directing reporters, compiling in-depth stories, and ensuring high editorial standards. The ideal candidate should have 6-9 years of editorial experience, a relevant tertiary qualification, and exemplary skills in writing, management, and problem-solving. This position requires a proactive leader who can work under pressure and possesses strong people-relations skills.