Business Maverick: Mid-level Journalist at Daily Maverick

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, economics, or a related field.
• More than five years of experience in business journalism or a related reporting role would be advantageous.
• Strong storytelling, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to generate and execute original story ideas independently.
• Familiarity with data journalism and investigative reporting techniques.
• Proficiency in digital publishing tools and content management systems.
• Experience with hosting or participating in webinars and panel discussions is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities

Article generation and reporting

• Produce a minimum of three articles per week, covering the business and economic sectors, features, and including trend analyses.
• Develop and pitch article ideas that align with the publication's strategic goals and audience interests.
• Ensure one exclusive article is filed for the newspaper before Wednesday afternoon each week.

Investigative journalism

• Research and deliver one long-form investigative story per month, diving deep into significant business topics.
• Utilise data analysis, interviews, and other investigative techniques to uncover insights.

Source development

• Build and maintain a network of contacts within the business, financial, and economic sectors.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, analysts, and policymakers.

Webinars and audience engagement

• Participate in and contribute to webinars, panel discussions, and online forums to engage with audiences and establish thought leadership.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to identify opportunities for interactive content and audience participation.

Editorial standards and collaboration

• Adhere to high standards of accuracy, fairness, and ethical reporting.
• Work closely with editors, designers, and other journalists to produce visually engaging and impactful stories.