Sub-editor Digital News

Trustco Administration Support Services (Pty) Ltd

About the role

Informanté Trustco Group Holdings Ltd is an investment entity headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia, that manages a diverse portfolio of investments spanning the insurance, education, real estate, mining and lending sectors. Decisions are biased towards long-term investment performance, and short-term hurdles are viewed as catalysts for future growth.Informanté has the following vacancy; Sub-editor Digital News (1 x Windhoek) **Special Requirements:** • 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; • A minimum requirement to be considered as a possible shortlisted candidate for the vacant position will be that the applicants must successfully pass the “Trustco Group Annual Integrated Reports Test” which will consist of multiple-choice questions from the annual reports of the group spanning a period of the past four (4) years. **Company Contact:** Address: 2 Keller Street Windhoek, Namibia, KH, Namibia Phone: 061-2754315 Website: http://www.tgh.na

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Trustco Group supports employees maintaining a healthy lifestyle, therefore preference will be given to applicants with a healthy BMI.
• A genuine passion for current affairs, digital journalism and social media.

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