- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Matric
- Experience 7 years
- Location Gauteng
- City Johannesburg
- Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
Deputy Editor | News24 Business at Media24 (Pty) Ltd
Deputy Editor | News24 Business
Key responsibilities:
- Ensuring that News24 sets the local business news agenda by covering all the key developments in Corporate South Africa, the economy, and financial markets.
- Commissioning, writing and editing articles that are legally sound, accurate and engaging.
- Managing, supporting and developing team members.
Skills and Competencies:
- The successful candidate is an experienced business journalist with a strong track record of covering financial topics.
- Clear understanding of markets and South Africa’s corporate sector, with a large network of expert contacts in various sectors.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- 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.
- Skilled in planning, executing, and leading successful projects.
Qualifications and experience:
- At least 7 years’ experience as a financial journalist.
- A proven track record in companies reporting.
- Management experience.
- A relevant tertiary qualification.
- Digital experience in a business news environment is recommended.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Media24 (Pty) Ltd on media24.simplify.hr to apply
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