Jobs Available at Daily Maverick

Minimum Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in international relations, political science, philosophy, journalism or related fields;
• Professional experience with publishing tools such as WordPress, Mailchimp or related software;
• A background in audience-focused writing, editing and storytelling; and
• Creative skills in Photoshop or similar tools is an advantage.
• An interest in global and local politics. Knowledge of South Africa’s political landscape;
• A can-do attitude and curiosity about the world;
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment; and
• Willingness to experiment and learn from the most experienced newsroom in the country.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, write and edit newsletters, while exercising strong news judgement;
• Assist in producing new newsletters and helping their design;
• Work independently and communicate easily across multiple sections in Daily Maverick;
• Work on email service providers (ESPs) and content management systems; and
• Write and inform South African news readers in an engaging way.

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Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, economics, or a related field.
• More than five years of experience in business journalism or a related reporting role would be advantageous.
• Strong storytelling, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to generate and execute original story ideas independently.
• Familiarity with data journalism and investigative reporting techniques.
• Proficiency in digital publishing tools and content management systems.
• Experience with hosting or participating in webinars and panel discussions is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities

Article generation and reporting

• Produce a minimum of three articles per week, covering the business and economic sectors, features, and including trend analyses.
• Develop and pitch article ideas that align with the publication's strategic goals and audience interests.
• Ensure one exclusive article is filed for the newspaper before Wednesday afternoon each week.

Investigative journalism

• Research and deliver one long-form investigative story per month, diving deep into significant business topics.
• Utilise data analysis, interviews, and other investigative techniques to uncover insights.

Source development

• Build and maintain a network of contacts within the business, financial, and economic sectors.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, analysts, and policymakers.

Webinars and audience engagement

• Participate in and contribute to webinars, panel discussions, and online forums to engage with audiences and establish thought leadership.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to identify opportunities for interactive content and audience participation.

Editorial standards and collaboration

• Adhere to high standards of accuracy, fairness, and ethical reporting.
• Work closely with editors, designers, and other journalists to produce visually engaging and impactful stories.

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Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Media Studies, English, or a related field.
• Exceptional command of English grammar, syntax, and punctuation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite1 and familiarity with CMS platforms like WordPress.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A passion for journalism and storytelling.
• Experience with image editing software is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities

Researching, fact-checking, proofreading and editing:

• Prepare copy for editorial review: Thoroughly proofread and edit articles, features, and other content for grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and stylistic inconsistencies.
• Verify facts and sources.
• Conduct research.
• Schedule stories for publication. 
• Prepare Maverick Life weekly newsletters: Write the introduction, send for checks and subbing, upload and schedule.

Administrative support:

• Manage and organise editorial schedules, commissioning and deadlines.
• Assist with content management system (CMS) uploads.
• Coordinate communication between writers, editors, and other contributors.
• Assist with image sourcing.
• Assist with various editorial tasks as needed.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively with team members, writers, and external contributors.
• Respond to inquiries and requests in a timely and professional manner.