Job Summary

  • Coordinate online or print Sunday times newspaper.
  • Set the publication standards and establish goals and expectations
  • Suggest stories and generate headline ideas in alignment with targeted audience’s preferences
  • Oversee layout (artwork, design, photography) and check content for accuracy and errors
  • Proofread, edit and improve stories or pieces
  • Manage writers and reporters for investigative/in-depth stories
  • Cooperate and liaise with graphics artist, photographers, advertising reps, writers, and reporters.
  • Comply with media law and ethical guidelines
  • Meet deadlines and budget requirements

Key Activities:

  • Set publication standards and establish goals and expectations
  • Suggest stories and generate headline ideas in alignment with targeted audience’s preferences
  • Oversee layout (artwork, design, photography) and check content for accuracy and errors
  • Proofread, edit and improve stories or pieces
  • Manage writers and reporters for investigative/in-depth stories
  • Attending relevant events, fairs and conferences on entertainment, fashion etc
  • Cooperate and liaise with graphics artist, photographers, advertising reps, writers, and reporters.
  • Comply with media law and ethical guidelines
  • Meet deadlines and budget requirements

 

Educational Qualifications: First Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or any field of study

 

Functional skill

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of media production and communication.
  • Must be thorough and pay attention to details.
  • Excellent leadership skills.
  • Female journalists are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.
  • Good general and current affairs knowledge
  • Confidence
  • Creativity
  • Female journalists are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.

Relevant (Functional/Level): Four years as an Editor

 

Total Years of Experience:  Minimum seven years’ work experience in the media industry, four of which should be as an editor.