The Managing Editor Input/Output is integral to the editorial team, manage and oversee the day to day News operations. The position supports and report directly to the Editor in Chief .

Responsibilities

Assist in determining the newsroom’s strategic vision and direction
Constant monitoring of the on-air product, on a daily and even hourly basis:
Ensure all stories/bulletins are 100% accurate
Ensure that there is a constant flow of fresh news stories
Ensure news angles are changed often and stories are taken forward in a meaningful manner
Ensure visuals and overlay are always fresh, relevant and interesting
Oversee the compulsory and marked increase in the number of news stories in the news carousel, and ultimately on offer to our viewers. This means working closely with assignments and output producers
Implement live story telling daily
Ensuring that the news cycle is properly reflective of what’s happening in South Africa and abroad … and we are NOT missing any news stories.
Looking holistically at the news bulletins to ensure that they are different and changing through the day
Relevant and interesting headlines
Putting strong deliverables in place for all members of the editorial and reporting teams and ensuring deliverables are being met
Contribute to the maintenance and expansion of NATV’s editorial vision and mission, style guide and newsroom policies.
Implement the forward planning story and events diary

Skills and Competencies

Strong Editorial and news judgement
Experienced in leading and managing the Editorial teams
Experience in leading and managing the News teams
Ability to motivate and inspire the team
Entrench a high performing culture
Develop Key Performance Areas (KPAs) and Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) for the team
Ability to delegate and follow through
Ability to leverage analytics to inform content production needs
Excellent communication skills
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Strong coaching and mentoring skills
Attention to detail
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure

Requirements

5-7 years Editorial experience within the news environment
Relevant Tertiary qualification

Values

Result driven
Integrity
Viewer centric
Innovative
Teamwork

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