Investigative Reporter at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

• Media24 has a vacancy for an Investigative Reporter at City Press. The reporter must initiate investigations and features on his/her own and in conjunction with other reporters in the newsroom. This position requires a senior journalist who has experience in investigative reporting and working across various platforms, including print. The ideal candidate must have a proven track record of breaking investigative stories and publishing investigative packages and features.
• City Press is a respected news brand that publishes across platforms. Its flagship print edition is distributed nationally on a Sunday, but it also has a popular online platform, newsletters, and social media platforms that are growing quickly and are followed closely by influencers and readers.
• The successful candidate would be able to work across a variety of subjects, including governance, health, education, business and politics. He/she would also have a wide array of contacts across these key areas and a drive to consistently produce hard-hitting exposes and features, which dominate the national conversation.

Key performance areas

• Gather, write and present in-depth and well researched investigative news reports that will lead our print platform and increase engagement and loyal readership in our online platform.
• Gather, write and present in-depth and well researched investigative news features for our long-term investigation’s campaigns.
• Conduct ongoing research and news events.
• Build up a network of contacts at local and national level.
• Liaise with colleagues, news editor and digital editor about investigative features and the best use of information.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree or diploma, preferably in journalism, is a strong recommendation.
• At least 5 years' experience in a newsroom with proven record filing investigative reports for both print and digital platforms.
• Proven experience and ability to write features, hard news, analytical journalism and revelatory reports
• Computer skills
• Valid driver's licence

Skills

• The ability to withstand pressure from officials, politicians and large private companies.
• Good grasp of SA politics, private sector and the functioning of civil society
• Good grasp of journalism and the news business.
• The ability to focus, prioritise and think strategically.
• Above-average ability to obtain and analyse information, to have insight into its core and to present it as a stimulating, cohesive report.
• The ability to co-operate with graphic artists and page layout staff to present reports in a visually attractive and understandable way.
• A good instinct for news, for law and justice, for ethical conduct and good judgement.