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Editor : City Press

Editor : City Press

Media24 LtdJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
1 day ago
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Job title : Editor : City Press

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : December 07, 2025

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Job summary

The City Press editor leads a dynamic team of journalists who produce in-depth, exclusive and investigative journalism for the digital publication on News24 on a Sunday. The ideal candidate is a seasoned journalist with a passion for storytelling, digital journalism and managing people.

Skills & Competencies

  • A clear vision of the publication's purpose and meaning, and the ability to communicate this and inspire others to follow.
  • An excellent manager of people. Understands how to deal with conflict and manage people to their full potential.
  • A thorough understanding of the South African political and economic landscape.
  • The ability to work in a team and continuously collaborate with other section editors.
  • Innovative and creative about storytelling and special projects.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Good planning and organising skills.
  • The ability to work under pressure.
  • Sound news judgement.

    • Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead a functional, high-performing editorial team that delivers excellent journalism for News24 on a Sunday.
  • Liaise with the News24 editor-in-chief, as line manager, on a regular basis to align on editorial strategies and priorities.
  • Ensure all City Press' journalism adhere to the Press Code of South Africa and is of a high standard.
  • Cooperate closely with section editors to ensure City Press' Sunday package is of a high graphical and editorial standard.
  • Manage and oversee a small freelance budget.
  • Produce a monthly analytics report with insight of the month's content performance.
  • Identify, interview and appoint journalists when vacancies arise.
  • Determine and execute the City Press social media strategy in line with that of News24.
  • Conceptualise and execute a newsletter strategy for City Press in line with that of News24.

    • Minimum Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualification.
  • At least 10 years' editorial experience in an established newsroom.
  • Newsroom management experience.
  • Experience of managing teams of journalists.
  • Thorough understanding and experience of digital workflows.
  • Thorough working knowledge of news production, media ethics and the media environment.
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