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  • Posted: Jun 27, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Media24 is South Africa’s leading publisher with interests in digital media and services, newspapers, magazines, ecommerce, book publishing, print and distribution. It is part of Naspers, a multinational group of media and ecommerce platforms. Strategy Our purpose: Building communities through content, technology and commerce. What we do: We create experie...
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    Journalist | Drum

    Key responsibilities

    • Identify and create original and unique content to Drum daily
    • Attending events on behalf of the brand
    • Drawing up and managing news and production lists as requested
    • Working with CMS
    • Contributing to other digital platforms, such as newsletters and podcasts
    • Adhere to Drum’s standards of quality, style and content
    • Comply with the requirements of the South African Press Code
    • Secure relevant newsmakers for in-depth interviews on topical issues.
    • Shoot videos and take photographs for the site and its social media accounts

      Applicants need the following qualifications, experience, skills and characteristics:

    • A diploma or degree in journalism, languages or media studies;
    • At least three years’ experience in a related professional environment;
    • Demonstrable network of contacts;
    • Experience of CMS is advantageous;
    • Good general knowledge;
    • Excellent writing skills in English;
    • Understand how to use social media; across different platforms
    • Knowledge of the publication’s target market and readership;
    • Knowledge of current events;
    • Valid driver’s license;
    • Competency in relevant computer software products
    • Passion for the media;
    • Good peoples’ skills;
    • Sound decision-making abilities;
    • Perseverance and results-driven focus;
    • Inquisitive mind and good listening skills;
    • Ability to work independently;
    • Drive and stamina;
    • The ability to work under intense pressure and meet strict daily deadlines;
    •  Good time management and the ability to work on several projects concurrently;
    • An excellent news sense.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Media24 (Pty) Ltd on media24.simplify.hr to apply

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