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Head of video for TimesLIVE/The Times + Sunday Times

Are you one of SA’s biggest newshounds with proven ability in telling visual news stories? We’re looking to grow our team. Here are the details:

Times Media is looking for an experienced person to lead the editorial output of our countrywide team of multimedia journalists. This position is Johannesburg-based.

The chosen candidate will run the daily video news production and publishing for our integrated TimesLIVE, The Times and Sunday Times newsroom; identify visual angles in our daily news coverage; and help digital and print journalists tell stories differently through multimedia.

Candidates need at least five years’ experience in a digital or broadcast newsroom and in-depth knowledge of delivering video content to a South African audience. 

The head of video will report directly to the head of multimedia and contribute towards the overall Times Media video strategy.

Requirements

• Relevant experience with a love for video.

• At least five years’ experience in an editorial role.

• A track record of success and a drive to succeed in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

• Strong knowledge of best practice for digital video production and use of video analytics to engage audiences.

• Must be fully proficient in Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent software.

Primary tasks

• Manage the video news team’s daily output by leading editorial and diary meetings and directing journalists to capture engaging video content in breaking news situations.

• Manage the publication and distribution of video content across the Times Media network with an eye on quality, not quantity.

• Monitor the news cycle and provide Times Media’s news platforms with relevant video content.

• Run the editorial operations key to developing news video for Times Media’s digital platforms.

• Carry out duties in line with the editorial guidelines and ethics of Times Media.

Essential skills

• Substantial relevant practical experience showcasing quality video production techniques and a grasp of current video technologies and analytics.

• First-class news judgment and a comprehensive understanding of South African current affairs, social issues and trends.

• An understanding of digital video journalism and thorough knowledge of social media platforms, ecosystems and new technologies and products.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills and a grasp of newsroom operations and workflows.

• The ability to assess new information and react quickly to editorial developments.

• The ability to work long, flexible hours and adapt to changing priorities.

Applications and CVs should be addressed to:

Dan Calderwood

Head of multimedia

CalderwoodD@timesmedia.co.za

CLOSING DATE: March 3 2017