Data and Visual Storytelling Journalist at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Who we’re looking for

We want a journalist who’ll use AI to craft beautiful content from relevant data sources. You are… 

• A savvy data decoder: skilled at analysing and interpreting data to extract meaningful insights. You think critically about data and can assess its quality and reliability.
• An ace storyteller: you understand how to create a great piece of journalism and explain complex data to a non-technical audience. You know the fundamentals of ethical journalism, how to verify information and check with experts.
• Visually driven: you craft stunning visual stories using data, ensuring it captivates, enlightens and engages.
• Technically talented: you have experience with using data analysis tools (for example, Python, R or Excel) and visualisation software such as Tableau, Power BI or D3.js. You also have some coding experience (HTML, CSS, Javascript, for example).
• Tenacious: you want to figure out what the data is telling you because you know it matters to the audiences you serve – and you keep checking to be sure you’re not missing anything.
• Agile and a speed junkie: you can produce great work within tight deadlines, can cope with pressure and you can juggle multiple projects (in fact, you thrive on the thrill of tight deadlines!).
• A collaborative spirit: you love working in a team, especially one that has diverse skills, talents and backgrounds. You’re also skilled at engaging with sources who can provide you with relevant data for your work.

What we need from you

• At least eight years’ experience working in a newsroom.
• A journalism or media-related degree or diploma.