Journalist at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Huisgenoot magazine has a vacancy for a journalist. The candidate will be based in Randburg and will report to the news editor. The main purpose of the role is to produce excellent, relevant, compelling and factually correct articles for the title’s print and digital platforms.

Main Responsibilities:

• Write excellent, factually correct articles for the title’s print magazine and website;
• Do interviews and research for articles and features to be published in print and/or online;
• Adhere to strict content deadlines for print and digital platforms;
• Generate ideas for exclusive and original articles for print and digital platforms;
• Adhere to the title's quality, style and content standards;
• Generate and liaise with a network of contacts to identify story ideas and produce quality content;
• Work on diverse editorial projects on an ad hoc basis;
• Comply with the requirements of the South African Press Code.

The applicant will need to have the following qualifications, experience, skills and characteristics:

• Diploma or degree in journalism, languages or media studies;
• At least 5 years’ experience as a journalist, which includes experience writing for a magazine, news website or newspaper;
• Be fluent in Afrikaans and have excellent writing skills in Afrikaans;
• Good general knowledge and sound news judgment;
• Good network of contacts
• Understand how to use social media;
• Knowledge of the publication's target market;
• Knowledge of topical issues and current affairs;
• Passion for the media;
• Good people skills;
• Good decision-making abilities;
• Excellent judgment;
• Persistence, resilience and results orientation;
• Questioning and listening skills;
• The ability to work independently;
• The ability to work under extreme pressure and to strict deadlines;
• Good time management skills and the ability to multitask effectively and follow through;
• The willingness to work after hours when necessary;
• Valid driver’s licence;
• Proficiency in relevant computer software packages.