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Deputy Digital News Editor

Posted on July 29, 2023 by InternPlug

Roodepoort, South Africa
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Full Time

An opportunity exists at The Citizen in Industria West, Roodepoort for a Deputy Digital News Editor within our Digital Department (Editorial), reporting to the Digital News Editor of The Citizen. The position is full time office-based and entails rotational shifts.
Main Responsibilities:

To compile and organise a running diary for future events and generate story ideas.
To evaluate and make recommendations in terms of what will work well online.
To manage, mentor and train journalists and interns in order to produce outstanding copy.
To ensure deadlines are met.
To line edit stories in order to identify problems such as libel or inaccuracy and to ensure complete fairness.
To help manage the news room, making sure problems are identified and dealt with promptly.
Monitor Citizen sister publications for relevant news stories and stories which can be repackaged and used on citizen.co.za
Translate Afrikaans stories from Caxton News Network, to be used on citizen.co.za
To liaise with the Digital Editor, Print Editor, Reporters, Chief Sub Editor and bureaus.
To monitor electronic news, other newspapers and magazines, and the wires.
To assist in hiring reporters.
To ensure all sources in the assigned beat areas are regularly covered.
To liaise with the multimedia department to ensure visual elements of stories.
To assist the Digital News Editor to ensure the daily flow of news, pictures and other news material.
Develop strategies for generating meaningful and engaging content that garners a high volume of visits and encourages awareness and excitement.
Analyse statistics by monitoring digital platforms, website performance, traffic, engagement of audience and data available.
Monitor analytics to maximise all stories and articles published on citizen.co.za.
Adhere to Google algorithm requirements and write with SEO and Google search in mind.
Study and adhere to The Citizen and citizen.co.za’s Voice and Style Guide.
Adhere to Code of Ethics and Editorial Standards and Practices.

Knowledge/Experience

Matric/Grade 12 qualification or SAQA Accredited Equivalent.
Bachelors or higher degree in Journalism / Linguistics or appropriate work experience.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in mainstream journalism.
Minimum 2 years’ experience managing a news desk / team of reporters.
Advanced awareness of media law and current trends.
Good talent for writing and copy tasting abilities.
Ability to accurately translate copy from Afrikaans to English.
Knowledge of Caxton News Network publications would be beneficial.

Skills

Excellent communication skills
Advanced computer literacy
People management skills
Excellent organisational skills
Good administrative skills

Attitude

Ability to work under pressure and irregular hours
News awareness
Self-motivated
Deadline driven
Team player

Other requirements:

Valid driver’s licence
Own vehicle
Good references
No criminal record

Please send suitable applications with a full CV to cvs@citizen.co.za
Reference in subject line: Deputy Digital News Editor
Closing date for applications: 31 July 2023
Preference will be given to individuals who will add to the diversity of the organisation.
The Citizen reserves the right to not fill the position.

Advertised until:
Aug. 28, 2023

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