News Editor at ARISE Networks

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.

Job Title: News Editor

Key Duties

• Run the international news desk and all aspect of newsgathering.
• Participation in daily news and planning meetings.
• Ensuring news desk is properly run and to liaise with wire and video agencies (AP and Reuters).
• Implementation of coverage of breaking news in association with all bureau and other news partners.
• Assisting in communication and workflow within the London Bureau with management, international teams and output team.

Experience

• Proven strong news judgment and communication skills.
• The ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Understanding of global newsgathering.
• Experience with a major TV news organization in international news.
• The ability to work with deadlines.

Application Closing Date
13th February, 2013

Method of Application
Qualified and Interested Candidates should Send CV to:
careers@arise.tv