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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.