Content Assignment & Workflow Coordination\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tExcellent knowledge of South African and Global news.\u00a0
\n\tResponsible to commission, edit, and publish news and current affairs digital content, on all eNCA digital platforms, on a daily, weekly, and monthly schedule as per digital strategy.\u00a0
\n\tImplement optimal workflow and operations to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content.\u00a0
\n\tPrioritise\u00a0top-stories and assign resources accordingly.\u00a0
\n\tDecide on the content type, style, and format for digital content \u2013 optimised per platform.\u00a0
\n\tDecide and instruct on tone, sources, media format and audience.\u00a0
\n\tTrack and monitor stories to make decisions on story development.\u00a0
\n\tEnable and help teams to produce content \u2013 remove and clear obstacles.\u00a0
\n\tManage digital news calendar and copy-editing process.\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tMaintain a digital first content approach.\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tWork with channel editorial to establish content diary of the day, including but not limited to prioritisation of top stories for publication.\u00a0
\n\tConduct daily editorial meetings and set the digital content agenda.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Editorial Review & Content Management\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tEnsure factual accuracy, balance, and alignment with editorial standards before any publication.\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tEnforce journalistic standards, legal compliance, and ethical practices.\u00a0
\n\tEdit all published content on digital platforms.\u00a0
\n\tEnsure proper spelling and pronunciation for names, locations, and institutions.\u00a0
\n\tPlan coverage for key news events and editorial campaigns.\u00a0
\n\tLead editorial direction in alignment with the channel\u2019s news agenda.\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tCreate or refine strong, SEO- and social-friendly headlines, subheads, standfirsts, and push notification copy.\u00a0
\n\tUpdate breaking stories as new information comes in; coordinate updates across formats and platforms.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Platform-Specific Publishing\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tResponsible for the publishing of news and current affairs content.\u00a0
\n\tFormat and publish stories in CMS, assign correct categories, tags, keywords, and SEO metadata.\u00a0
\n\tOptimise content and publishing frequency per platform.\u00a0
\n\tEnsure content is in line with platform audience in terms of content expectations and timing.\u00a0
\n\tStay abreast of digital platform trends to create and adapt content accordingly.\u00a0
\n\tUse industry best practices to optimize content for SEO, mobile, and social consumption, and sharing.\u00a0
\n\tCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance content performance.\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tMonitor analytics and adjust content tactics for better performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Format Adaptation & Multimedia\u00a0Integration\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tAssign stories to specific team members to be produced in the right format.\u00a0
\n\tOversee specific content formats to ensure the audio and video are of required standard and optimised for platform.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Shift Management & Editorial Accountability\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tLead the Digital News Team during shift.\u00a0
\n\tProvide clarity, direction and decision making during the shift \u2013 the accountable person for Digital News.\u00a0
\n\tMake decisions in-line with a newsroom, in alignment with the Director of News\u00a0
\n\tAt the end of the shift, prepare a clear and comprehensive handover for the incoming editor\/team, including ongoing stories, pending assets, and priorities.<\/p>\n
Communication & Team Support<\/p>\n
\tEnsure Cross-Department Collaboration\u00a0
\n\tWork closely with video producers, designers, social editors, and product teams to ensure smooth publishing workflows.\u00a0
\n\tMentor and Support Junior Staff\u00a0
\n\tProvide quick feedback on drafts, headlines, or social posts during the shift.\u00a0
\n\tHelp troubleshoot or clarify editorial standards and newsroom priorities.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Team Management\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tLead, mentor, and manage the digital content team.\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tAccountable to team\u2019s delivery of content.\u00a0
\n\tEnsure timely delivery, adherence to brand and editorial standards.\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tImplement and assess team development and learning plans.<\/p>\n
Analytics & Reporting\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tAnalyse audience data to guide content strategy in real time, as well as planning.\u00a0
\n\tUse data insights to develop and improve editorial decisions and strategy on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.\u00a0
\n\tTrack and respond to performance trends.\u00a0
\n\tHelp the channel make content decisions based on data and insights.\u00a0
\n\tCollaborate with design, development, and social media teams to enhance presentation.\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tUse analytics to retain and grow digital audiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Content and\u00a0Platforms<\/p>\n
\tProduce a daily dairy with successful handover to next shift.\u00a0
\n\tProduce a weekly and monthly calendar in line with forward planning.\u00a0
\n\tProduce a minimum of 25 news stories per day.\u00a0
\n\tProduce a minimum of 3 current affairs stories per day.\u00a0
\n\tMaintain 100% compliance with all legal and editorial requirements.\u00a0
\n\tEnsure that all content produced adheres to quality and style guide requirements.\u00a0
\n\tManage content publishing on all platforms in line with strategy.<\/p>\n
Audience<\/p>\n
\tMonitor audience in collaboration with the Data and Insights Specialist to identify opportunities in the form of trends.\u00a0
\n\tMonitor and interpret audience feedback to implement improvements.\u00a0
\n\tImprove audience engagement.\u00a0
\n\tAchieve audience growth per platform as per strategy.<\/p>\n
Human Resources<\/p>\n
\tLead the digital editorial team to produce high quality content, daily, weekly, and monthly.\u00a0
\n\tImplement and improve workflows to achieve the highest output possible.\u00a0
\n\tMentor junior team members.\u00a0
\n\tTrain the team to achieve a high performing culture.\u00a0
\n\tManage conflict, complaints, and suggestions as to not hinder productivity.\u00a0
\n\tDevelop and implement personal development plans for the team.\u00a0
\n\tConduct performance reviews as per company procedure.\u00a0
\n\tManage all Human Resources requests, such as but not limited to leave requests within the team.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Budget Compliance<\/p>\n
\tManaging and maintaining costs below the applicable budget.\u00a0
\n\tCollaborating with the commercial \/ sales team to identify and create sales opportunities while maintaining editorial integrity.\u00a0
\n\tMeeting and complying with work practices, standards and methods and ensuring application of financial parameters.\u00a0
\n\tOptimize resources and demonstrate a cost-effective approach in all tasks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stakeholder Relationships<\/p>\n
\tCollaborate with all relevant teams to produce content for digital.\u00a0
\n\tProvide content and support to broadcast teams.\u00a0
\n\tBuild and maintain networks with industry experts, analysts, and commentators.\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tRepresent the channel at public events, industry forums, and in media engagements.\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tMaintain strong relationships with media partners and community.\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tEnsure compliance with broadcasting regulations and ethical standards.\u00a0
\n\tCollaborate with commercial teams to balance editorial integrity and business objectives.\u00a0
\n\tProvide commercial teams proactive sales opportunities in line with the content calendar.\u00a0
\n\tStay abreast of industry standards through network with relevant internal and external stakeholders.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
Qualifications\u00a0<\/p>\n
\t\u200bNational Senior Certificate\u00a0is Essential
\n\t\u200bNational Diploma\u00a0in Digital is Essential
\n\tBachelors Degree\u00a0in Journalism is Recommended<\/p>\n
Experience\u00a0<\/p>\n
\t7 years in Journalism, Media, or Digital Newsroom and\/or related field is Essential
\n\t3 years as a Supervisor in Journalism, Media, or DigitalNewsroom and\/or related field is Essential
\n\tDrivers Licence – Recommended<\/p>\n
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