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...
Find, research, investigate and pitch original content and ideas for news, feature and analysis stories around the positive work of schools in South Africa;
Write quality news and feature articles related to this good news beat, adhering to strict deadlines and News24’s style;
Break developing events and original reportage when required;
Create target-market-specific articles and contribute to multi-media content;
Generate ideas for news and features stories on a daily and weekly basis;
Adhere to the quality, style and content standards as laid out and required by News24;
Comply with the requirements of the South African Press Code;
May be required to assist and support freelance staff and junior permanent staff;
Proofread articles;
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;
Live tweet stories from location as they unfold;
Secure newsmakers for in-depth interviews on topical issues.
Skills & Competencies:
A passion for South Africa's schools and future leaders;
Proficient in relevant computer software packages and application used in the media field;
Passion for media, knowledge of current affairs and schools in South Africa;
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 judgement;
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 an online or wire news operation, or mainstream newspaper, magazine or a broadcast news service;
At least 1-3 years’ experience;
Preferred would be some experience in producing multi-media content;
Good general knowledge;
Insightful knowledge of South Africa’s socio-political landscape;
Knowledge of topical issues and current affairs;
Demonstrable network of contacts and a portfolio of work;
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