Editor: Digital News

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CLOSING DATE: 02 JULY 2023

SABC NEWS &CURRENT AFFAIRS

Position:             Editor – Digital News

Position ID:         60019372

Scale Code:        130

Reporting Line:   Head: News Output

Main Purpose of the Position:

  • Provide daily newsroom leadership that encourages productivity, excellence, innovation and dialogue;
  • Guide and oversee the planning and production of news and current affairs content on SABC News’ online/digital/social media platforms;
  • Develop a strategy for SABC News’ Digital platforms and consult with editors to ensure a pro-active and coordinated content strategy across all SABC News platforms;
  • Management of OTT platform, close liaison with other department and integrate digital as integral part of the division
  • Investigate and develop new content sources and options to enrich SABC News’ online/digital/social media content offerings;
  • Cost effectively plan for and manage the unit’s budget and expenses;
  • Guide SABC News’ efforts to increase its web traffic and digital/social media reach and engagement;
  • Adhere to the SABC’s policies, especially the News Editorial Policy, relevant industry codes of conduct, regulations, and findings for public broadcasting, online, user-generated, and digital/social media journalism and content;
  • Develop, implement, and monitor the Standard Operating Procedures and style-guides;
  • Optimise the use of available resources and shared services in support of the production and delivery of quality news-related content;
  • Edit, curate, and stimulate interaction with news-related content online and on digital/social media sites;
  • Develop and manage news-related stories that ensure optimal use of SABC News’ audio and visual content/material;
  • Enhance the profile and reputation of the unit with all relevant stakeholders; and
  • Introduce mechanisms to support and enhance SABC News’ online/digital/social media;
  • Keep abreast of the latest developments in online/digital/social media journalism, technology, copyright and other relevant laws;

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree/and or Diploma (NQF 7/6) in Journalism, Communication, Media Studies, or relevant discipline.
  • 10 years’ experience in a news and current affairs broadcasting environment, five (5) of which should be at management level with Digital News editorial experience in the publication and curation of news-related online/digital/social media content;.
  • Excellent news’ sense and judgement.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • The ability to work accurately and independently in a high-pressure and deadline-driven news environment;
  • The ability to write, compile and produce accurate, multimedia content and reports;
  • Excellent proofreading and editing skills;
  • Expert in using online/digital/social media and data-journalism tools in a newsroom;
  • Personal online/digital/social media presence will be an advantage;
  • The ability to lead and collaborate effectively with team members to develop their journalistic, digital and technological skills;
  • A solid understanding of major online/digital/social media platforms, tools (including analytical tools) and trends
  • Willingness and ability to work long, irregular, and unsociable hours, whenever necessary/required;
  • A valid driver’s license.

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