Food Editor - Cape Town at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Job outputs

• Create, plan, implement and manage the content strategy, vision and guidelines for News24 Food.
• Finetune an editorial voice and personality that speaks to South Africans.
• Create and drive a strategy to package food content to engage and inform the target audience.
• Manage and motivate a team of content creators as well as briefing and coordinating with freelance contributors.
• Liaise with the audience engagement editor, marketing and product teams to ensure that subscription targets are met.
• Ensure that SEO best practices are applied throughout the site.
• Analyse traffic stats and other data to continuously assess and achieve targets.

Skills and competencies

• Excellent understanding of and passion for the South African food industry.
• A sound understanding of digital publishing and the subscription business.
• Excellent writing and copy-editing skills.
• Proven experience in managing and motivating a team of writers, including setting KPAs, measurable targets and recruiting new staff.
• Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues, contributors, content providers, and product managers.
• Knowledge of social media management, including best practices.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and to prioritise workload.
• An extensive network of foodies, chefs and other professionals in the industry.
• Respect for high standards of journalistic ethics.

Qualifications and experience

• At least five years of editorial experience in food publishing, including exposure to and a demonstrable knowledge of the digital environment.
• Tertiary qualification in Journalism, Food Science or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.