Applications are invited for the above-indicated vacancy within Newzroom Afrika.  The incumbent will report to the News Editor.

Job Purpose

The Sub Editor is responsible for ensuring that stories are accurate, engaging and in line with Newzroom Afrika’s Editorial Policy and Style Guide. The Sub-Editor works under the leadership of the Editor on Duty and Managing Editor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Subbing all on-air content - scripts, graphics, boards, crawlers, straps, etc
• Ensure all content is factually accurate and adheres to the TV News style of writing
• Ensure there’s zero factual, grammatical and spelling errors
• Generate ticker/straps/breaking news elements and ensure that the content is constantly updated
• Write local and international stories when required
• Assist in scripting headlines and promos
• Help re-angle the stories regularly
• Ensure that all copy adheres to Newzroom Afrika’s Editorial Policy and Style Guide
• Constantly communicate with Desk and Field Reporters to refine story angles and ensure accuracy
• Liaise with reporters on story developments and updates
• Play the role of a mentor to Desk and Field Reporters
• Work closely with the Bulletin Editors to ensure seamless bulletins on air and check all content in the Rundowns
• Contribute story ideas for the news programmes
• Check wire services and news feeds for breaking news
• Flag to Executive Producer/News Editor issues that may require the Channel to give right of reply

Personal Attributes

• Performance Driven
• Team Player
• Solutions Driven
• Attentive to Details
• Audience Centered
• Approachable, receptive to feedback from others.
• Good interpersonal skills
  

Requirements, Skills and Competencies

• 5 years or more experience as a sub-editor in a newsroom, preferably broadcast media
• Three-year tertiary qualification in journalism or similar field
• Excellent writing skills and ability to write for TV
• Knowledge of newsroom production systems and workflows
• Excellent knowledge of fact-checking processes
• Excellent editorial judgement
• Passion for news and current affairs
• Thorough knowledge of South African and international news and current affairs
• Good understanding of legal and ethical issues with regards to TV broadcasting
• An understanding of the BCCSA Code of Conduct
• Good grasp of English and other South African official languages
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to check and sub content quickly, while ensuring accuracy
  

Values

• Result driven
• Integrity
• Viewer centric
• Innovative
• Teamwork