News24 Climate Editor (Johannesburg or Cape Town) at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Key responsibilities:

• Ensuring that News24 covers the latest developments in climate change and the environment.
• Producing high-quality, accurate content, including breaking news, in-depth features, investigative pieces, explainer articles and authoritative analysis.
• Staying informed on global trends, technologies, and policies impacting climate and energy sectors, acting as an in-house subject matter expert. 

Skills and Competencies: 

• The successful candidate is an experienced journalist with a strong track record of covering climate-related topics.
• Clear understanding of electricity markets.
• Deep knowledge of climate, energy, and environmental issues with a large network of expert contacts in these fields. 
• A demonstrated commitment to the highest standard of journalism and ethical reporting.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and fact-checking abilities under tight deadlines. 
• Strong storytelling skills, and the ability to translate complex technical topics into accessible articles with visual components.

Qualifications and experience: 

• At least 10 years' experience as a journalist.
• A proven track record in climate reporting.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Digital experience in a business news environment is recommended.