Sub-Editor at eMedia Investments

Sub-Editing

• Review, edit and proofread all news content for accuracy, brevity, clarity and adherence to editorial guidelines.
• Ensure content is verified, unbiased and free from factual errors and legal risks.
• Ensure alignment with the company’s style guide.
• Identify and correct grammatical, factual and stylistic inconsistencies.
• Verify information and flag discrepancies with the Sub-Editing Supervisor.
• Write clear, creative and compelling headlines, intros and captions.
• Rework stories where necessary for readability and flow.
• Fact-check names, places, dates and sources.
• Optimise content for multi-platform use (TV, web, mobile).
• Support programme teams by reviewing and editing varied content, to ensure editorial accuracy and readiness for breaking news.

Bulletin Content

• Assist production teams in reviewing bulletin rundowns.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across scripts, on-screen text, headlines, promos and live reads.
• Edit and voice content when needed.
• Re-angle stories to maintain relevance and audience engagement.
• Advise on effective visual representation of stories.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with Producers to refine story angles and content.
• Work closely with Reporters, Anchors and Editors to clarify story elements and maintain editorial standards.
• Participate in editorial meetings, contributing ideas and constructive feedback.

Deadline Management

• Sub-edit and finalise content ahead of publication deadlines.
• Deliver rapid turnaround of breaking news copy and scripts without compromising quality and credibility.
• Meet the editorial and output demands of a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Maintain accuracy and high standards under pressure, especially during live breaking news stories.

Stakeholder Relationships

• Foster strong interpersonal and team relationships to maintain a stable, productive work environment and support team objectives.
• Participate actively in editorial meetings, offering clear guidance and constructive feedback to Reporters, Anchors, Editors and other team members.
• Communicate respectfully and collaboratively with Reporters and Producers.
• Help refine story angles and enhance content quality.
• Work closely with Producers, Reporters and Editors to ensure clarity, creativity, consistency and editorial integrity of all content.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all content adheres and meets South Africa’s broadcasting laws and ethical standards.
• Mentor and support Reporters and Producers to strengthen scriptwriting creativity and skills, and improve overall newsroom performance.
• Contribute meaningfully to content planning and story development discussions, offering insights to align coverage with editorial strategy.

Requirements

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Content Generation and/or Communication and/or Journalism

Experience

• 5-8 years in Editing and/or Newsroom and/or Editorial Environment