Editor of Republikein - Dani Booysen

Editor of Republikein - Dani Booysen Dani Booysen, editor of Republikein says his job requires him to manage the newspaper content as well as supplements, along with managing a team of dynamic journalists. As much as being editor deals with the content, it is also Booysen's responsibility to deal with advertising revenue, circulation figures, the financial wellbeing of the publication and managing his team.

“An average day entails planning content together with the editorial team, not only for the next day but also discussing special features, managing the production and deadlines of the newspaper, attending meetings and events, approving content, answering inquiries and calls from readers and clients and completing administrative tasks,” says Booysen.

He says he is motivated by his passion and will to “inform, educate and entertain fellow-citizens of the country and the world at large.” Booysen adds that a passion for the truth and experience in writing will help you to excel in the media industry.

Booysen says one needs to have an eye for interesting stories and be able to fully understand the readers of your specific publication in order to be a successful editor.

One of the highlights of his job is “when the newspaper and editorial team are complimented on their work and when the content that they create stirs a debate among readers,” says Booysen. He says that a person needs to have a love for language and writing, must get good marks for their language subjects and must be willing to learn new things every day.



The editor of a newspaper should:

1) Love news, information and knowledge in all its forms

2) Have an open ear for suggestions as news comes the community

3) Be able to manage a team of journalists