Production Editor: News24 Business (Johannesburg or Cape Town)
Core
Production editor managing English-language business copy, sub-editing, and publishing schedule for News24 during the PM shift (12:00-20:00) in South Africa.
Role type
Senior production editor (business news)
Builds
Business news content for News24 digital channels
Domain
Media / Business journalism
Required skills
Sub-editing, fact-checking, editorial judgment, CMS management, analytics interpretation, deadline management, business news knowledge
Preferred skills
AI platform usage, social media distribution, visual element selection
Responsibilities
Manage English business copy during PM shift, sub-edit and enrich incoming copy, oversee content mix and publishing schedule, use analytics to guide editorial decisions, edit and publish under strict deadlines, work with CMS and social media platforms
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC