# News Editor Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/news-editor Company: Newzroom Afrika Category: Marketing & Communications Location: South Africa, Johannesburg, Gauteng Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-11-11 Expires: 2026-11-24 ## Job Description The News Editor will work closely with Specialist Editors, Anchors, Show Producers, Executive Producers, reporting to the Editor-in-Chief. Responsibilities: Lead the news direction for live broadcasts over a four-hour period, ensuring high-quality production and timely coverage of breaking news.Contribute to special projects and ensure that there is a cohesive narrative across all stories aired on the channel, providing a “connective tissue” in story treatment.Conduct regular meetings with editorial teams to discuss upcoming stories, deadlines, and resources allocations.Provide direction and editorial assistance to on-air teams, helping them shape compelling narratives around planned content.Ensure editorial judgements as well as the rundown of the programme is aligned to the strategy of the channel.Drive breaking news stories, identify opportunities for rolling coverage and ensure proper programme planning.Continuously drive and update key developing stories of the day to improve audience ratingsMonitor other news developments for wires and other sources.Deliver a high quality of editorial output and on-air discussion that is engagingDemonstrate creativity in on air story treatment and editorial approachEnsure that all content is meticulously subbed to prevent errorsCoaching and mentoring of teamLead the pre- and post-production meetingsMentor and develop junior team membersCreate straps and on-air informationEnsure that there is no repetition of guests / themesEnsure there is diversity of guests and plurality of voices on all showsRequirements and skills: Education: An appropriate post-matric qualification, journalism and/or media studiesLanguages: Multi with English being main.7+ extensive working experience covering newsStrong editorial backgroundExcellent understanding of newsroom and gallery workflowsShow excellent news judgmentGood understanding of legal and ethical issues with regards to television broadcastDecisive leadership by making difficult editorial calls and defending themAbility to innovateStrong QC and eye for detailLeading and managing the teamImpactful decision making, to anchor production teams and technical crewsExcellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skillsStrong work ethic and a can-do attitude to workExcellent planning and organisational skillsExcellent knowledge of South African and global issuesStrong decision-making skillsTeam PlayerAbility to multi-task and work under pressureDeadline drivenAdaptability and flexibility in a changing environmentAssist on-air teams to find new and exciting experts, both locally and internationally to contribute meaningfully to the shows.Oversee alignment of show content/ themes by producing detailed handover reports.Provide compelling content that differentiates the show from other programmesAttend show debriefs and guide Senior Show Producers on how to lead showsOngoing team appraisals and feedbackIdentify overnight contentQC content ## Requirements Degree Apply by email: yjpk0u@apply.simplify.hr ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.