Director of News
Director of News
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01-03-2025
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Job Description
Job Purpose:
The Director News is responsible for overseeing and leading the newsroom to deliver highquality accurate and timely news content across various platforms. The role holder will lead a team of journalists producers and editors to create compelling news stories that engage the target audience.
Core Responsibilities:
News and Content Strategy:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive content strategy that aligns with the organizations business objectives.
- Create and manage a detailed content calendar to ensure a consistent flow of highquality content.
- Identify and leverage the most effective channels to distribute content (e.g. social media email website print).
- Track and analyze content performance using key metrics (e.g. website traffic social media engagement email open rates).
- Oversee the development of engaging and highquality content including scripts storyboards and shooting schedules.
Editorial Judgement:
- Ensure all content is accurate uptodate and free of errors.
- Verify the credibility and reliability of sources.
- Ensure that content is clear concise and easy to understand.
- Ensure that all content aligns with the organizations brand guidelines and messaging.
- Protect and enhance the firms medias brand reputation through highquality content.
Broadcasting and Production Management:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive broadcasting and production strategy aligned with the organizations overall goals.
- Identify emerging trends and technologies in the industry and develop strategies to leverage them.
- Set clear goals and objectives for the production team and monitor progress.
- Oversee the daily news production process ensuring timely and accurate delivery of news content.
- Manage newsgathering efforts including assigning stories coordinating with reporters and reviewing content.
- Monitor and analyze news consumption patterns and adjust content strategy accordingly.
- Collaborate with creative teams to develop innovative and creative content concepts.
Editorial Integrity Compliance and Ethics:
- Ensure content adheres to brand guidelines legal requirements and audience expectations.
- Ensure adherence to journalistic standards and ethical guidelines.
- Ensure the accuracy and factual correctness of all published content.
- Maintain and enforce high editorial standards including style guides grammar and punctuation.
- Manage copyright and licensing issues obtain necessary permissions and avoid infringement.
- Protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
- Enforce ethical guidelines for content creation and publication.
Digital Transformation:
- Drive the adoption of digital technologies and tools to enhance news production and distribution.
- Develop a strong digital presence and engage with audiences on various social media platforms.
- Monitor and analyze digital analytics to optimize content strategy.
Content Planning:
- Develop and manage a comprehensive content calendar to ensure a consistent flow of highquality content.
- Identify and develop compelling news stories that resonate with the target audience.
- Develop and implement a content strategy that aligns with the organizations brand and editorial goals.
- Ensure the accuracy and reliability of all published content.
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive news strategy aligned with the organizations overall goals.
- Oversee the editorial direction and vision of the newsroom.
- Identify emerging trends and opportunities in the news industry and adapt the newsrooms strategy accordingly.
- Foster a culture of innovation and creativity within the newsroom.
Team Management:
- Recruit hire and develop a talented team of journalists producers and editors.
- Provide leadership mentorship and coaching to team members.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback.
- Manage team performance and address any issues or challenges.
Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with industry peers journalists and news sources.
- Collaborate with other media organizations to share content and resources.
- Develop and implement crisis communication strategies to effectively manage crises.
Qualifications :
Educational Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Journalism Mass Communication or related field
- A Masters degree is an added advantage
Professional Requirements
- Valid certification in media and communication (e.g. Certified Media Manager Certified Public Relations Practitioner etc)
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 1012 years of experience in media journalism or related field
- Prior experience in telecommunications media & communications industries
Knowledge Requirements
- Proficiency in newsgathering techniques including interviewing research and factchecking.
- Expertise in writing clear concise and engaging news stories for various platforms (print digital broadcast).
- Strong understanding of journalistic ethics and standards including accuracy fairness and objectivity.
- Understanding of broadcast news production including live news news packages and newscasts.
- Understanding of data journalism techniques and tools to analyze and visualize data.
- Proficiency in using digital tools and software for news production and distribution.
Skill Requirement
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Problemsolving and analytical skills
- Leadership skills
- Proficiency in using relevant software applications like media and communication software
Personal Abilities
- Strong work ethic
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Adaptability
- Proactiveness
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
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