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Vacancy: Content & Publishing Editor

Sep 15
2 min read

Reports to:  Head of Communications

Location:  Windhoek, Namibia

Type:  Full-time, permanent


Primary Objective of the Position

The Content and Publishing Editor is the editorial heart of the NAU. This person owns the publication's editorial voice, quality, correspondent network and relationships with the farming community.


The role carries direct responsibility for editorial direction and production across print and digital platforms, management of the Correspondent Programme, the production of the NAU newsletter and ensures that trusted, high-quality agricultural journalism is aligned with the NAU's strategic objectives.


Key Performance Areas

  • Editorial Leadership and Content Planning

  • AgriForum Print Publication Management

  • Correspondent Programme Management

  • Journalism and Feature Writing

  • Digital Editorial and Website Content Management

  • Farmer and Stakeholder Relationship Management

  • Editorial Quality Assurance and Standards

  • Monthly Newsletter Production

  • Editorial Workflow and Publication Coordination

  • Editorial Support to the Communications Department


Minimum Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in journalism, communications, agricultural sciences or equivalent.

  • A degree will be an added advantage.

  • Minimum of five years professional experience in agricultural journalism or agricultural publishing.

  • Demonstrated experience managing freelance writers, contributors or a correspondent network.

  • Demonstrated experience producing a print publication, including editorial planning, layout management, print production and advertiser coordination.

  • Indepth knowledge of the Namibian commercial agricultural sector, including commodities, regions and industry stakeholders.

  • Established relationships within the Namibian farming community.

  • Excellent editorial judgment with the ability to produce and edit high-quality long-form content.

  • Experience in managing digital editorial content and publishing workflows.

  • Bilingual: professional working proficiency in Afrikaans and English, written and spoken.

  • Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel.



How to Apply

Persons who meet the above requirements and wish to apply are requested to send their CV, covering letter and certified copies of qualifications to [email protected].


Applications may also be hand-delivered to the NAU office, AgriHouse, John Meinert Street (Southern entrance), 1st floor.


Closing date for applications:  25 September 2026 (close of business)


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 
 
 

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