Digital Editor at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

 Key responsibilities

Overall, the editor will be in charge of and responsible for editorial content, the implementation of the digital content strategy, the implementation of the social media strategy, managing the daily digital news diary, and for overseeing the website and the brand’s online publishing during its AM shift. This includes the following: 

• Initiate, drive and coordinate aggregated and original content throughout the day
• Imagine and create a brand new digital news entity, drawing from existing print and digital content, and creating fresh, digital news and content offerings;
• Ensure the right mix of news and content offering, from written to multimedia, to meet the expectations of existing and future audiences;
• Manage the citypress.co.za homepage for maximum engagement as well as the daily diary with the help of the deputy digital editor;
• Manage and lead digital editorial staff;
• Brief reporters, subedit and revise stories as well as ensure strict adherence to deadline;
• Collaborate and work with other news teams within the centralized structure;
• Attend news conferences to ensure a unified flow throughout the publication;
• Achieve readership and subscription targets;
• The incumbent will oversee the curation of the morning newsletter On a Point of Order alongside the Deputy Digital Editor
• Be co-responsible with the Deputy Digital Editor for business objectives.
• Use analytics to supplement intuitive decision making

 Ideal profile

• Experienced, accomplished digital editor and news leader who knows and understands the target audience and market. Strong editorial background a non-negotiable;
• The ideal candidate is someone that is able to easily identify and manage exclusive stories that will set the news agenda
• Can ensure that City Press remains a trusted source of national, regional and unique people-oriented stories
• Fully up to speed with latest thinking and practices of digital news, here and abroad;
• Thorough knowledge of all content aspects of digital news production and publication, from social media to premium content;
• Excellent knowledge of the technical aspects of digital publication;
• Experienced in leading and managing creative teams;
• Experienced in running news teams;
• Ability to function effectively under pressure.
• Able to devise new structures and workflow systems to match output on digital platforms;
• Entrepreneurial in nature, keen to experiment and run calculated risks;
• Ability to function effectively in a fast changing, high pressure corporate environment.