Disinformation Desk Journalist (Cape Town or Johannesburg, 12 month Contract) at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

What you'll do: 

• Dive into viral disinformation and campaigns, busting myths (or confirming rumours) for our News24 readers. 
• Create news and feature articles, meeting deadlines and sticking to News24's style. 
• Brainstorm daily debunks and fact-check ideas. 
• Connect with a network of people to work on debunking/confirming. 
• Keep up with the quality and style that News24 sets. 
• Follow the South African Press Code rules. 
• Help whip up multimedia elements for articles when needed. 
• Find experts for deep-dive interviews on hot topics.

What we are looking for: 

• Genius-level general knowledge and a knack for sniffing out lies and nonsense. 
• Any training or background in OSINT and disinformation is a major plus. 
• Be a pro on all major social media platforms. 
• Have a solid network of contacts (way more than just official folks). 
• Work well on your own. 
• Have a strong grip on English and write catchy, quirky articles. 
• Handle pressure and tight deadlines like a champ. 
• Manage your time well, multitask effectively, and get things done promptly. 
• Know your way around the online news scene and digital publishing tools. 

What you need to have: 

• A diploma or degree in journalism, languages, politics, or media studies. 
• Experience writing for big news organisations, reporting for online, wire news, or broadcast services. 
• At least 5 years of news media experience. 
• Ideally, some experience with creating multimedia content. 
• A valid driver’s license.