An exciting opportunity for a seasoned Digital News Editor exists within a leading national news firm. This role is a managerial and strategic position overseeing the editorial department.

They are looking for someone with solid managerial experience in leading and coaching teams and hiring staff in mid level managerial roles. It is an extremely pressurised role and the successful candidate will be working very hard and often long hours when necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Quickly identify, assign and publish news stories.
Work closely with content producers and journalists to develop stories.
Drive best digital and social media practices to create engaging content.
Monitor audience metrics and adapt content to increase users and maximize engagement.
Edit and rewrite reporters’ copy and also produce/write digital stories.
Gather news by monitoring the wires and other media to ensure that topical stories are being picked up on.
Generate story ideas.
Check accuracy of articles by reporters and content administrators.
Attend general news meetings and update news diary daily.
Coordinate news flow by ensuring relevant stories discussed during the morning meeting are covered and uploaded according to deadlines.
Ensure that news articles from the print and digital departments are shared effectively on social media.
Line edit stories in order to identify problems such as libel or inaccuracy and to ensure complete fairness.
Liaise with photographic department to ensure visual elements of stories.
Liaise with fellow editors, reporters, production desk, bureaus and senior editors.
Mentor and train content administrators and interns in order to produce outstanding copy.
Assist in hiring staff.
Drive the social media strategy.

Job Requirements:
Appropriate Journalism degree / Diploma
5 - 8 years editorial experience
A minimum of 10 years in mainstream journalism
Proven track record in hard news gathering and digital newsroom experience
Experience in managing medium to large teams and overseeing news desks
Good talent for writing and copy tasting abilities
Advanced awareness of the media law and current trends