Sub-Editor: News24 Business

Media24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a digitally savvy sub-editor to join their Business team, focusing on quality and accuracy. This mid-shift role requires at least 5-10 years of experience in a news environment and a relevant degree. The successful candidate must have a passion for breaking news and a strong command of English. The position offers the opportunity to work in Cape Town or Johannesburg and involves flexible hours, including weekends.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in a sub-editing role in a news environment.
• Excellent general knowledge and understanding of local/international news.
• Knowledge of media law and journalism ethics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of the final product is consistent with News24's standards.
• Copy-editing, headline writing and revising editing.
• Work with reporters to provide constant feedback.

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Copy editing

Adaptability

Education

Relevant degree/diploma in languages, media studies or journalism

Job description

News24 is looking for a digitally savvy sub-editor to join our Business team from 1 November 2024.

This person will sub-edit fast copy flow, focusing on headlines, quality and accuracy of content. This position is based in Cape Town or Johannesburg and will be a mid-shift (12:00 to 20:00).

Minimum requirements:

• Relevant degree/diploma in e.g. languages, media studies or journalism;
• At least 5-10 years’ experience in a sub-editing role in a news environment, preferably digital;
• Proven competence in the fluent use of English;
• Excellent general knowledge;
• A good understanding of local and international financial news and the political economy;
• A passion for breaking news;
• A strong ability to check figures and ensure those figures correspond to the context of a story;
• Comfort subbing text on graphics;
• Sound knowledge of editorial principles and journalism ethics;
• Knowledge of media law and best practice, as well as the Press Code.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure quality of the final product is of the highest standard, consistent with the brand and style of News24;
• Copy-editing, headline writing and revise editing;
• Willingness to work irregular hours, over some weekends and on some public holidays on a roster system;
• Has to work well with reporters to provide constant feedback.

Skills and competencies:

• Excellence in the English language for online news writing, copy editing and headline writing;
• The ability to meet constant, rolling deadlines;
• Must be versatile, flexible and adaptable to change;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Work independently and as part of a team;
• Working knowledge of media law, online media best practice and the Press Code.

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.