Justin Brown Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg

Elevating Content Quality, Driving Engagement & Expanding Reach.As a seasoned Deputy Editor and Contracted Journalist, I excel in managing reporters, ensuring polished stories, and orchestrating the daily newsletter. My role extends to researching and crafting insightful narratives on the South African asset management industry, fund selectors, and locally registered funds for a London-based firm.Key Competencies:Precision in Content Creation: I consistently deliver accurate, fair, unbiased, and well-written content, catering to the highest editorial standards.Digital Engagement Mastery: Proficiently managing social media, I oversee the dynamic presence of our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.Notable Achievements:Driving Digital Impact:Since joining Citywire South Africa, I've been instrumental in significantly boosting website traffic and igniting exponential growth across our social media platforms.

Reporting on South African Asset Management, Fund Selectors, and Local Funds for CitywireSpecialize in crafting insightful narratives about the South African asset management industry, fund selectors, and locally registered funds. Additionally, I manage their dynamic social media presence.

Delivering Compelling Stories Across Leading Outlets.Specialize in crafting impactful articles for a diverse portfolio of 15 esteemed publications and outlets. Notable contributions include Business Insider South Africa, Financial Mail, Daily Maverick, TechCentral, finweek, Sunday World, and Noseweek.

Johannesburg

Elevating Business Coverage and Editorial Excellence.As a seasoned Business Editor, I led City Press’s dynamic Business Section, consistently delivering five to eight pages of insightful content. My role extended to meticulously planning, coordinating, and editing business-related material, ensuring engaging and concise storytelling.Key Achievements:Award-Winning Leadership:Under my guidance, the business section garnered two prestigious awards in 2017 - The Media24 Legends Business Journalist of the Year Award and a Vodacom Regional Financial Journalist Award, highlighting our commitment to editorial excellence.Key Contributions:Strategic Diary Management:I spearheaded the weekly and long-term diary, generating story ideas, securing opinion pieces, and overseeing story editing, all of which contributed to the vibrancy of our business section.Team Leadership and Development:I provided guidance and leadership to staff members, reporters, and freelancers, optimizing productivity and enhancing overall performance. Additionally, I managed the hiring process, ensuring the recruitment of skilled professionals who significantly contributed to the high quality of reporting.Editorial Refinement:I championed editorial refinement by editing and improving copy, while also educating writers on best practices. Additionally, I identified opportunities to enhance material flow and provided valuable insights on content pieces.Stakeholder Engagement:I actively engaged with the Press Ombudsman, swiftly addressing any relevant complaints, reinforcing our commitment to ethical and responsible journalism.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Driving Nighttime Editorial Excellence for Timely Morning Deliveries.As a Night News Editor, I led a team of 12 reporting and production professionals, orchestrating the compilation of the newspaper during afternoon and evening shifts to ensure punctual morning press deadlines.Key Achievements:Enhanced Efficiency in Production Operations:Contributed to streamlining production processes, ensuring seamless and efficient service delivery.Key Responsibilities:Comprehensive Editorial Oversight:Managed the daily and long-term diary, shaping story ideas and playing a pivotal role in crafting both the daily and Sunday editions, encompassing a total of 29 pages from Monday to Sunday.Editorial Refinement and Quality Assurance:Meticulously edited reporters' stories and meticulously copy-tasted the news wires, guaranteeing accuracy and readability. Additionally, reviewed, proofread, and approved the final pages of each edition to ensure impeccable quality.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Driving Digital Excellence in Content Management and Audience Growth.As an Online Editor, I was entrusted with coordinating and managing the Business Report website (www.br.co.za) along with its related social media channels. My role extended to creating, producing, and supervising high-quality content, ensuring an engaging visual layout.Key Achievements:Record-breaking Growth:Under my leadership, the Business Report website's readership surged from 263,000 to an impressive 475,000 per month, with page impressions soaring from 1 million to 1.6 million.Social Media Prowess:I actively built and cultivated a robust social media presence, including Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. By November 2014, the Business Report's Twitter account (@busrep) boasted close to 75,000 followers, establishing it as a leader among local business news providers in South Africa. Our Facebook page had over 7,100 followers, complemented by a significant LinkedIn network of over 3,000 connections.Diversified Social Platforms:I successfully established a presence on other vital platforms including Google Plus and Pinterest, broadening our reach and engagement.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Elevating Business Discourse in Leading Publications.I had the privilege of contributing to Independent Newspapers' esteemed daily business publication, Business Report, distributed across The Star in Johannesburg, Cape Times in Cape Town, Pretoria News, and The Daily News in Durban. My focus included comprehensive coverage of mining, metals, minerals, and key industry players such as Sasol, Eskom, and ArcelorMittal South Africa.Key Contributions:Specialized Reporting Expertise:Produced high-impact articles and reports, delivering in-depth analysis on critical subjects like mining, metals, minerals, and the operations of major industry players, including Sasol, Eskom, energy, oil, and power.Notable Achievements:Exclusive Stories Driving Impact:Generated well over 100 front-page leads, showcasing a talent for uncovering and presenting exclusive insights in the mining and resources sector.

Johannesburg

Unearthing Critical Insights in Commodities and Energy Markets.As a seasoned Commodities Correspondent, I specialized in breaking news and providing in-depth stories on various sectors, including mining, metals, minerals, agriculture, and agricultural commodities. My expertise extended to covering key energy and power players, including Sasol and Eskom, as well as major entities like Mittal Steel South Africa and prominent food companies.Key Achievements:Market-Driving Insights:Delivered timely news and insightful narratives, contributing to a deeper understanding of commodities and energy markets.Network Establishment and Source Development:Cultivated strong networks and forged valuable connections among policymakers, regulators, traders, companies, and other stakeholders, ensuring access to critical industry insights.Global and Local Industry Insights:Gained invaluable insights into the intricate workings of both local and global resources industries, enhancing my capacity to provide comprehensive coverage.

United Kingdom

Johannesburg

Bachelor Of Journalism (Four-Year Degree), Journalism And Economics

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcompt), Accounting And Auditing