Multimedia Editor - JHB at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Main purpose of the role:

The multimedia editor oversees the strategic and creative execution of video and audio content on News24. The editor heads up and manages the multimedia department of journalists, editors and content producers who are based in Cape Town and Johannesburg

Key responsibilities:

• Identify and conceptualise strong, unique, multimedia stories;
• Grow the video audience on digital platforms, through breaking news video and well-produced documentaries;
• Conceptualise and execute our audio strategy with a focus on podcasts;
• Ensure the video and audio content produced is of a high standard, in a fast turnaround time that is related to current news and lifestyle events as per our business requirements;
• Manage the multimedia team’s output and quality of work;
• Manage the budgetary requirements of the multimedia team;
• Monthly reporting analysing site traffic - provide weekly and monthly reports analysing video trends, audience engagement and content reach;
• Stay abreast of online video industry standards and techniques, changing digital technology, journalism trends and multimedia competitors;
• Liaise closely with the heads of fast and in-depth news to determine the daily news diary and long-term projects.

Skills and competencies:

• Excellent manager of people with the ability to delegate and manage complex projects;
• Thorough understanding of the video and audio production process;
• Thorough understanding of the South African current affairs and political landscape;
• Understanding of relevant analytics platforms, including Oovvuu, YouTube and Google Analytics;
• The ability to perform work of high-quality under pressure;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Goal-driven with the proven ability to achieve targets.

Qualifications and experience:

• Minimum of ten years’ experience in a national newsroom;
• Background in broadcast, audio or online video publishing;
• At least three years’ in a multimedia role supervising a team;
• Video and camera editing skills;
• A relevant tertiary qualification.