Health-e News Service is looking for a dynamic
Managing Editor to lead Africa’s first independent health news agency
Health-e News Service is South Africa’s award-winning dedicated health news service producing news and in-depth analysis for the country’s print, television and online media. In 2012, Health-e News opened a nationwide citizen journalism arm called “OurHealth”, which provides print features for newspapers, magazines and websites, and TV documentaries broadcast on SABC, eTV and M-Net.
Key performance areas:
Managing a diverse multimedia and advocacy organisation, including editorial oversight over an award-winning team of journalists
Overseeing the development and implementation of an annual strategic plan
Managing client relations and expanding the client base
Maintain existing and forge new strategic partnerships within the political, business and civil sectors
Be primarily responsible for raising funds and for maintaining strong, informative, honest and dynamic relationships with funders
Collaboratively set and drive organisational strategy and culture
Directly manage and support the Operations and Finance Manager and Project Leads
Be an opinion leader for the organisation at various forums, such as radio and television interviews, conferences, editorial contributions, etc.
Ultimate fiduciary responsibility of the way that funds are managed
This position reports to a Board, and is a conduit for staff and management issues to the Board.
Requirements:
Proven track record of executing strategy in a rapidly growing environment
Experience in leading and managing a team that is diverse
Postgraduate degree in development, journalism or media
Strong ability to communicate (verbal and written) in English and at least one additional African language
At least 5-10 years’ experience in senior management positions, can include editorial management
Strong communication skills and a confident public speaker
Experience managing relationships with funders and partners
Ability to think outside the box and develop new approaches to health stories
Experience working with a board of directors
Experience in managing large budgets
Great interpersonal skills
Track record of managing organisational financial sustainability, including strong fundraising skills
Experience in managing donor relations
Experience in the media or NGO sector
Will be required to work long hours
Preference will be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged groups.
Applicants should submit a covering letter, CV and three contactable references to [email protected]