Digital Business Writer - JHB at The Citizen news

Main Responsibilities:

• Identify and write high quality articles on a number of business and financial interests for a wide audience.
• Ensure that content remains relevant to The Citizen’s differing audiences.
• Constantly track performance of written articles and make improvements where necessary.
• Plan, commission and execute multimedia stories with a focus on business, financial interests, personal finance, etc.
• Be the authority on all business, economic and financial developments in South Africa.
• For example, can explain coherently how the repo rate is determined and the role inflation plays.
• Contribute story ideas to other editorial sections. Work with relevant editors to generate business-orientated content for these sections.  
• Utilise analytics to maximise all stories and articles published on citizen.co.za.
• Adhere to Google algorithm requirements and write with SEO and Google search in mind.
• Study and adhere to The Citizen and citizen.co.za’s Voice and Style Guide.

Core Competencies:

Knowledge/Experience

• Matric/Grade 12 qualification or SAQA Accredited Equivalent
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Journalism or appropriate work experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in mainstream journalism, with a proven track record in business news and financial reporting, including a wide range of industries
• Digital newsroom experience advantageous
• Good network of contacts
• Good talent for writing and copy tasting abilities
• Excellent business insight
• Advanced awareness of the media law and current trends

Skills

• Good news gathering skills
• Good computer skills
• Excellent people/interview/communication skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills

Attitude

• Ability to work under pressure and at times irregular hours
• News awareness
• Self-motivated
• Deadline driven
• Team player

Other requirements:

• Valid driver’s licence
• Solid references
• No criminal record