Sub-Editor at Standard Group

Overall Purpose
This role is responsible for covering, researching and writing stories for publication.

Responsibilities for the Sub-Editor Job

• Taking notes, carrying out interviews, checking out facts and submitting stories within set deadlines;
• Researching and collecting background information required to make stories complete, topical,
  informative, credible and analytical
• Writing and processing stories collected to ensure they are balanced, properly presented, free of error
  and in line with laid down editorial policy, house-style and journalist ethics;
• Following news leads and maintaining close and effective contact with news sources;
• Informing the Editor of work progress, problems encountered and areas where assistance and/or facilitation is needed to complete assignments within the agreed deadlines;
  Identifying areas of improvement/development in daily news reporting and making appropriate
  recommendations to the Editor;
• Ensuring there are no cases of libel and defamation in stories filed so as to cushion the Group against
  risks of suits.

Qualifications for the Sub-Editor Job

• University degree in Journalism or a relevant field from a recognized institution
• Two (2) years relevant experience.
• Judgement or discretion required.
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Knowledge of routine(s).