Senior Investigation Journalist - Johannesburg at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

• The applicant should have notable investigation skills and abilities. The reporter must initiate investigations articles that will lead the print and online platforms and features on his/her own and in conjunction with other reporters in the newsroom. The successful candidate should be able to work across a variety of subjects, including governance, health, education, business and politics. He/she should 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. The applicant will be expected to produce hard-hitting investigations content for both our online and print platforms.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Gather, write and present news reports. 
• Conduct ongoing research and news events. 
• Build up a network of contacts at the local and national level. 
• Liaise with colleagues, the news editor and the online editor about investigative news 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. 
• Proven experience and ability to write features, hard news, analytical journalism and revelatory reports 
• Computer skills 
• Valid driver's licence that should be older than two years.

 SKILLS 

• The ability to withstand pressure from officials, politicians and large private companies. 
• Good grasp of SA politics, the private sector and the functioning of civil society. 
• Good grasp of journalism and the newspaper 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.