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Deputy Editor | News24 Business at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Matric
  • Experience 7 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • City Johannesburg
  • Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding&nbsp

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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