Vacancy: Editor – Lowvelder

Lowveld Media invites suitable candidates to apply for the Lowvelder editor position.

September 21, 2015

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Lowvelder is a multi-award-winning newspaper in Mpumalanga and the flagship of Lowveld Media. Its credentials include winning the Cronwright Sanlam Award and ATKV Media-Veertjie for the best community newspaper in South Africa 2013 and the Caxton Excellence Award for best sold newspaper on numerous occasions.

We are seeking to appoint a full-time editor for Lowvelder.

The editor is responsible for the print and digital platforms associated with this flagship publication. The job entails policy making on editorial matters, handling of legal matters, maintaining good relationships with the community and ultimately, making decisions on editorial content.

This is a challenging position for a highly organised individual who has a passion for excellence. The right candidate must have excellent communication skills, the ability to work across multi-platforms and be a self-motivated team player.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education and/or qualifications

Journalism Degree (NQF level 7)
8+years as senior editor within a newspaper environment
Computer literate
Digital publishing
Sound knowledge of advertising

Skills required

Administration
Excellent people skills
Management of information
Policy administration
Knowledge of brand and image management
Problem solving
Initiative & creativity
Persistence
Negotiating skills
Relationship building
Planning, organising & control
Client-centred.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ensure that overall quality and content of Lowvelder are of a high standard and in-line with the group’s overall vision.
Set the journalistic standards, guidelines and policies of the editorial department
Create and maintain an environment where all employees develop and excel, and feel that they are valuable team players.
Lead the editorial team to embrace the overall values and strategies of Lowveld Media, and work as one team with all the other departments
Staff management including recruitment, orientation, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplinary matters
Promote print and online products.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES