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.
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Break developing and enterprise stories, accurately and quickly;
Work to tight deadlines to produce accurate hard news stories, including breaking news;
Investigate and research original content and ideas for news stories;
Generate and maintain a strong network of contacts across key sections of society, including, but not limited to, police, emergency services, government and state institutions, social justice organisation, non-governmental organisations and community bodies;
Write quality news and feature articles, adhering to strict deadlines and News24’s style;
Adhere to the quality, style and content standards as laid out and required by News24;
Create target-market-specific articles;
Generate ideas for news stories on a daily basis;
Comply with the requirements of the South African Press Code;
Generate and liaise with network of contacts to assist with research or completion of articles/features;
Will be required to take photographs and shoot video as required;
Live reporting on stories as they unfold, feeding into News24’s live updates;
Secure newsmakers for in-depth interviews on topical issues.
Skills & Competencies:
Proficient in relevant computer software packages and application;
Demonstrable passion for news;
Strong knowledge of current affairs;
Established network of contacts (over and above official spokespersons);
Strong command of English;
Creativity;
Able to work under extreme pressure and to strict deadlines;
Good time management, the ability to multitask effectively and complete tasks timeously;
Sound news judgment;
Knowledge of the online news environment and digital publishing tools, including mobile video and photos;
Knowledge of social media;
Detail orientation;
Good people skills;
Quality orientation and the ability to deliver clean copy;
Good decision-making abilities;
Persistence and results orientated;
Strong questioning and listening skills;
The ability to work independently;
Resilient.
Minimum Requirements:
Diploma or degree in journalism, languages, politics or media studies;
Experience writing for a mainstream newspaper or magazine or reporting for an online or wire news operation or a broadcast news service;
At least 4 years’ experience;
Good general knowledge;
Insightful knowledge of South Africa’s socio-political landscape;
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