Sub-editor
Digital News
(1 x Windhoek)
Informanté is looking for a dynamic, sharp, dependable and driven Sub-editor to help deliver accurate, engaging news across our digital platforms. You will work with reporters and editors to take stories from draft to publication, making sound editorial decisions when news is moving quickly.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Edit news stories for accuracy, clarity, structure, fairness, grammar and consistency.
- Check facts, names, figures, dates, quotations and source material before publication. Verify information, images and video emerging from social media before they are used.
- Write clear headlines, introductions, summaries and social posts that serve readers without overstating the story.
- Prepare and update breaking-news coverage, making changes and corrections promptly and transparently.
- Adapt stories for Informanté’s website, Facebook, Informanté Live and other newsroom channels. Help ensure that video captions, image descriptions and other supporting text are accurate and useful.
- Turn media releases and other source material into original, reader-focused reporting, seeking additional context or verification where needed.
- Work with reporters and the Editor to plan publication, improve copy and maintain editorial standards under deadline pressure.
- Use audience and search insights to improve how important stories are presented and found, while keeping editorial judgement and public interest first.
- Use any approved AI tools responsibly: check their output against reliable sources and never treat generated material as verified reporting.
- Escalate sensitive or potentially high-risk stories to the Editor-in-Chief.
- Any ad hoc duties as may be required.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:
- An excellent command of written English and strong editing, proofreading and headline-writing skills.
- Sound news judgement, attention to detail and a commitment to ethical, accurate journalism.
- Must be able to convincingly explain to a houseplant why it has been passed over for promotion.
- The ability to prioritise, give constructive feedback and stay calm as stories develop.
- Confidence with digital publishing and social platforms, or the ability to learn new tools quickly.
- A good understanding of Namibian, regional and global current affairs, news priorities and the needs of a digital news audience.
- High levels of integrity, accountability, confidentiality, tact and discretion;
- The ability to provide constructive feedback, support reporters and encourage high editorial standards.
- A strong sense of newsworthiness and an understanding of journalistic ethics and responsible reporting.
- If you can catch a rogue comma, write a headline that earns the click, spot a story as it develops, know when AI needs a human fact-check, and stay cool while the deadline clock panics, we’d like to hear from you.
- A genuine passion for current affairs, digital journalism and social media.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Senior secondary certificate or equivalent;
- A diploma or degree in Journalism, English, Communications or a related field will be an added advantage;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;
- Own transport and valid Code B (Code 8) driver’s licence;
Preference will be given to Namibian citizens. Previously disadvantaged and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
Only CV’s with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will be accepted.Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed and no CV’s or attached documentation shall be returned.
Your CV’s may be submitted to:
E-mail: hr@tgh.na
Tel: 061 – 275 4315
Closing Date: 28 October 2026
