Political editor

The Political Editor is responsible for setting the agenda for News24's daily coverage of South African politics, seven days a week. The ideal candidate has excellent political judgment and the proven ability to work in a digital, fast-paced newsroom to produce exclusive content.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, compile, and manage the politics diary daily.
• Manage a team of deputy political editors and political reporters in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
• Liaise regularly with the head of news and visual director to plan and coordinate diaries.
• Identify the key stories of the day and week to produce consistent and excellent news stories, seven days a week.
• Adhere to deadlines and publishing schedules to position News24 as the most trusted title in politics.
• Contribute to the writing of exclusive news reports.
• Publish a weekly politics column that is well-written and informative. Record p...