Deputy Digital Editor at The Citizen news

SCOPE

• The Digital Editor at The Citizen reports to the Digital Editor and is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the quality of all content published online under the banner of this established news brand in South Africa.
• The ideal candidate is someone with a passion for breaking news and what drives the conversation every day in South Africa.
• They should be able to work well with a young, committed team of online journalists chasing breaking news, writing engaging headlines and creating the kind of buzz that comes from keeping a finger on the pulse of what it means to be South African.
• If you are bright and competitive, willing to work odd hours at times, have insatiable curiosity and a passion for being the first to publish a story, and aren’t afraid to voice your opinion and stamp your character on a website, then this is the job for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement strategies for generating meaningful and engaging content (primarily in news, sport, lifestyle and business) that garners a high volume of visits and encourages awareness and excitement among South African readers.
• Maintain quality and consistency across all citizen.co.za platforms with special attention to driving increased traffic, subscriptions and brand visibility.
• Lead the processes that will follow the pipeline of brainstorming, assignment, production, editing and publication.
• Ensure overall quality and relevance of content on all of The Citizen’s digital platforms are of a high standard.
• Analyse statistics by working closely with the data analyst and discuss these on a regular basis with the relevant role players in order to grow the digital audience
• Grow and develop multimedia content.
• Ensure that social media platforms are used optimally.
• Manage the process of taking consumer-targeted web content from concept to publication by overseeing and working with the digital editorial and sales teams.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum five years’ experience in a similar position
• Target-driven
• Relevant degree or diploma in journalism
• Proven journalistic track record
• Knowledge of media and publishing law
• Knowledge of online business and advertising an advantage
• Proven social media and multimedia experience
• Excellent writing skills and ability to create editorial and multimedia content
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to work individually on a project or in a team environment

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver’s licence
• Own reliable vehicle
• Solid references
• No criminal record