Moneyweb is hiring

Moneyweb – a leading publisher and broadcaster of business, finance and investment news, is looking for a new deputy editor to join the team. The position will report to the editor of Moneyweb.

Position overview

The successful candidate must have a track record of excellent writing skills and a strong news sense. The successful candidate will preferably have some experience in managing a team of journalists.

The candidate must have a good grasp of the South African business and investment environment and an excellent network of contacts of leading business and investment leaders in the country.

The candidate will also set Moneyweb’s editorial agenda and manage the newsdesk and the diaries of freelance journalists. The deputy editor will also play a pivotal role in conceptualising unique story ideas.

The successful individual will work closely with the production team to ensure articles and multimedia content are presented to our audiences in a relevant, attractive and digestible way.

Main responsibilities

• Oversee a team of journalists – freelance and permanent to ensure a flow of relevant, quality copy and multimedia content for the website;
• Produce well-written, relevant, accurate and balanced business news and investment articles;
• An ability to manage multiple stories simultaneously under deadlines and to weigh in quickly with relevant analyses;
• Work closely with the production editor to ensure the subbing and publication of stories on the website, carefully schedule the publication of articles to ensure the website is continuously updated and relevant;
• The position will require a night shift from time to time to assist the production editor;
• The position is a leadership position and requires close communication with the Moneyweb leadership team on Moneyweb’s business proposition issues.
• Perform any other duty as is reasonably assigned by the editor.

Minimum qualifications and requirements 

• Relevant diploma/degree (finance, economics or journalism);
• Minimum five to ten years experience in financial journalism;
• Be able to read and analyse financial statements and other financial information;
• An existing contact base;
• Excellent communication, writing and editing skills;
• Thorough understanding of the Press Code;
• Ability to work under pressure and carry out tasks independently;
• Be accepting of flexible work hours;
• Have contactable references.

The salary is negotiable, and the journalist should preferably have their own transport.

How to apply

Applicants must send a CV and cover letter (no more than 500 words) outlining how they meet the position’s specific requirements and what they can add to Moneyweb to [email protected].

Closing date for applications: June 18, 2021.

Subject reference: Deputy editor

Moneyweb is an equal opportunity employer. The appointment will be made in line with Moneyweb’s Employment Equity Plan and Policy. South Africans get preference. Applicants not contacted within 14 days from the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.