ARISE Networks Recruits Deputy Managing Editor

ARISE NEWS was founded by Nigerian publisher Nduka Obaigbena, who dreamed of a global news channel connecting all the colours and shades of news around the globe. With a team of world-class journalists, behind-the-scenes and in front of the camera, ARISE NEWS will cover the compelling issues of our time in a way no one else can.

ARISE Networks is a brand new global broadcaster recruiting for news centres in London, New York, Lagos and Johannesburg and across international news bureaux in Washington DC, Dakar, Nairobi, Dubai, Rio de Janeiro, Beijing, New Delhi and Los Angeles.

ARISE Networks is recruiting to fill the position of:


Job Title: Deputy Managing Editor

Key Duties
To lead the programme- making teams of ARISE News.
To create innovative production treatments to enhance the story-telling and the delivery of breaking news, sports, business and weather.
To deputise for the Managing Editor and to support the Managing Editor in all strategic and operational activities.
Overseeing all ARISE News production – ensuring continuity of quality, accuracy and original thinking
Ensuring effective workflows and communication are maintained between all ARSE News staff worldwide – providing maximum on-screen value from the work of Input and Output teams editorially and technically
Managing editorial budgets, in partnership with other members of the ARISE News Editorial Directorate.
Experience
Deep experience of leading large editorial teams.
Experience of managing newsroom budgets.
Experience of rolling news provision.
Evidence of production flair and original thinking in delivering dynamic results on screen.
Experience of strategic editorial and operational planning across large teams.
Experience of international newsgathering and major event coverage.
Application Closing Date
13th February, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send us your CV to: careers@arise.tv