/ 6 April 2016

M&G vacancy: Deputy News Editor

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Summary: 

The M&G is looking for a deputy news editor to join the publication, reporting to the editor-in-chief. 

Main Responsibilities

  • Provide a competitive national weekly news package for the Mail & Guardian, including a strong front page, international and African news
  • Initiate and manage weekly, medium-term and long-term diaries
  • Manage the Mail & Guardian’s newsroom and regional correspondents, and co-ordinate and evaluate news from a range of sources, including the electronic media, social media, wire services and the M&G Centre for Investigative Journalism.
  • In close collaboration with the Mail & Guardian Online, help set the website’s daily news agenda and co-ordinate it with the weekly agenda of the newspaper. This will also require decisions about the deployment of reporters across platforms.
  • Help plan the presentation of news stories and packages, including the use of graphics, illustrations and other visual elements.
  • Manage the resources of the newsroom efficiently
  • Mentor young journalists in the newsroom, monitor their work and provide guidance to the editor on questions of their performance and development

Required Skills

  • Excellent knowledge of media law and ethics
  • First-class English language skills
  • A firm grasp of current affairs, especially locally 
  • Experience and understanding of online platforms
  • Demonstrable lateral thinking ability 
  • A thorough understanding of the Mail & Guardian news brand 

Highly advantageous experience & skills:

  • Strong organisational skills

Characteristics & competencies:

  • Strong interpersonal skills 
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) 
  • Exceptional planning and implementation skills 
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure 
  • Able to meet deadlines 
  • Strong analytical ability

Required Qualifications 

  • A degree in journalism or similar qualification

Remuneration: Negotiable depending on experience

Deadline for applications: May 15, 2016

The appointment will be done in line with the M&G Media Ltd Employment Equity Policy and the remuneration will commensurate with the position. Applicants must be based in Johannesburg.

Applications should be addressed to Agness Jura-Ganje.

Email address:  [email protected]