ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT EDITOR

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

OUTPUT 1: Manage section content

• Article selection and research
• Commissioning and editing copy
• Managing the section

Coverage Areas:

Issues related to energy, the environment, and climate. Examples include: the energy sectors in countries and regions, sources of energy, the energy transition; the environment, including threats and its preservation and the impact on people, plus the various aspects of climate change and its impact on countries and people.

Success will be measured by a visible strengthening of climate, energy and environment coverage through the increased participation of a wide range of South Africa and African scholars working in related disciplines.

OUTPUT 2: Manage stakeholders

• Maintain and develop key stakeholder partnerships
• Secure and protect the good name and reputation of TC-Africa
• Manage complaints and other editorial issues relating to the section

QUALIFATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 10 years experience in journalism and editing
• Familiarity with energy, environment and climate related topic areas
• Ideally, experience in online production
• Strong organisation skills, ability to write to a daily deadline, manage multiple tasks and work as part of a team
• Care and attention to detail
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
• An ability to generate compelling story ideas
• Integrity
• Patience and ability to work under pressure
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Initiative
• Concern for quality and order
• Flexibility