Latest Recruitment at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Why join us?

24.com is the digital development arm of Media24, the largest media company in Southern Africa. At 24.com, we work on building the best experience for millions of users who visit our digital properties on a daily basis. We have a people-focused culture and we have a huge amount of fun while working together to execute fast. We keep our tech stack current and we’re surrounded by plenty of opportunities for learning and growth. We’re a happy team and we want to make the circle bigger!

What will you do?

• You will be working primarily within the Google Cloud Environment using a variety of the tools that Google offers from Biquery and Dataproc to Kubernettes and AI Hub. You should ideally dream in Python and speak SQL. You should not be afraid to dive into dirty data and help the team make sense of it. We are in the game of taking data and turning it into amazing stories and pretty pictures that helps the decision makers drive the business forward.

What should you have?

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, IT or Informatics preferred
• 5+ years development experience working with Python
• Data skills (Traditional SQL and No-SQL)
• Large scale ETL
• High scale Restful Services
• Cloud experience (Google cloud platform preferred)
• Experience with source control (Git)

Beneficial Skills:

You will be exposed to these in our environment, so it would be great if you had prior experience, but it’s not a problem if you don’t.

• Scheduling and Orchestration (Airflow/Composer)
• Containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker)
• BigQuery
• Elastic search
• Data Warehousing concepts
• Data governance Concepts.
• Apache beam (Cloud Dataflow)
• Apache Spark (Dataproc)

Benefits of Working at 24.com:

• Flexible working hours - core hours: 9am-3pm.
• We welcome remote working.
• Our department wide tech stack is diverse and includes: Android, iOS, React native, .NET Core, Redis, ElasticSearch, SQL Server. We are 100% cloud based hosted in Azure.
• Plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
• We are part of the Naspers group, which provides us with access to various technical training including free access to Udemy and similar platforms, as well as nanodegrees.
• Free access to Microsoft certification training.
• Opportunities for further study and skills development.
• Opportunities to attend relevant tech events and expos (Covid restrictions apply).
• Optional medical aid and flexible retirement funding.

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Main purpose of the role:

• The North Advertising team is looking for a motivated and passionate self-starter to develop and drive new revenue projects for the Media24 brands. Conceptualise, coordinate, and execute all projects from beginning to end to leverage brand equity and grow additional revenue streams. 

Key responsibilities:

(The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role)

• Contribute to the bottom line by driving revenue projects such as events and brand extensions, including advertiser funded programmes (AFP’s) for Afrikaans News North.
• Identify business opportunities and present these to the Advertising Manager
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Prepare proposals for direct requests from clients or producers
• Present, promote and sell sponsorships to prospective customers, including generating own ideas to achieve revenue targets
• Negotiate and execute relevant barter agreements and media sponsorships
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes by identifying and generating new business opportunities
• Update sales tools and documents, and ensure the sales team is briefed to sell opportunities to their clients
• Work with clients to develop project goals, timelines, negotiate contracts, and monitor contract staff to ensure the project is successfully completed
• Ensure that all AFP and other clients receive exceptional and speedy service
• Organise, coordinate, and host events, including responsibilities such as calculating budgets, choosing locations, arranging schedules, selecting speakers and entertainment, choosing vendors, selecting menus, sourcing accommodation and arranging transportation, etc.
• Troubleshoot any problems or issues should they arise during the course of the project
• Network with other public relations and marketing specialists within the group, and maintain a high level of relevant industry knowledge
   

Skills and competencies:

(The abilities that the individual needs to perform this role effectively)

• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising
• Pressure resilience
• Results orientation
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be confident with the ability to self-manage activities, yet able to work very closely with a team
• Able to identify and realize revenue opportunities related to sponsorships
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative

Required / Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience within a large corporate environment would be advantageous
• At least 2 year’s sponsorship sales experience
• At least 2 years’ experience in event management
• Senior Certificate (tertiary qualification in marketing will be advantageous)
• Fully computer literate (Microsoft end-user)
• Experience dealing with advertising agencies (advantageous)
• Experience in working with producers and commercial clients (advantageous)
• Experience in drawing up contracts and managing budgets

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 Key responsibilities

Overall, the editor will be in charge of and responsible for editorial content, the implementation of the digital content strategy, the implementation of the social media strategy, managing the daily digital news diary, and for overseeing the website and the brand’s online publishing during its AM shift. This includes the following: 

• Initiate, drive and coordinate aggregated and original content throughout the day
• Imagine and create a brand new digital news entity, drawing from existing print and digital content, and creating fresh, digital news and content offerings;
• Ensure the right mix of news and content offering, from written to multimedia, to meet the expectations of existing and future audiences;
• Manage the citypress.co.za homepage for maximum engagement as well as the daily diary with the help of the deputy digital editor;
• Manage and lead digital editorial staff;
• Brief reporters, subedit and revise stories as well as ensure strict adherence to deadline;
• Collaborate and work with other news teams within the centralized structure;
• Attend news conferences to ensure a unified flow throughout the publication;
• Achieve readership and subscription targets;
• The incumbent will oversee the curation of the morning newsletter On a Point of Order alongside the Deputy Digital Editor
• Be co-responsible with the Deputy Digital Editor for business objectives.
• Use analytics to supplement intuitive decision making

 Ideal profile

• Experienced, accomplished digital editor and news leader who knows and understands the target audience and market. Strong editorial background a non-negotiable;
• The ideal candidate is someone that is able to easily identify and manage exclusive stories that will set the news agenda
• Can ensure that City Press remains a trusted source of national, regional and unique people-oriented stories
• Fully up to speed with latest thinking and practices of digital news, here and abroad;
• Thorough knowledge of all content aspects of digital news production and publication, from social media to premium content;
• Excellent knowledge of the technical aspects of digital publication;
• Experienced in leading and managing creative teams;
• Experienced in running news teams;
• Ability to function effectively under pressure.
• Able to devise new structures and workflow systems to match output on digital platforms;
• Entrepreneurial in nature, keen to experiment and run calculated risks;
• Ability to function effectively in a fast changing, high pressure corporate environment.

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Roles and responsibilities:

• Must cover the Presidency and all government departments
• Must have a good grasp of South Africa’s legal/judicial set-up;
• Must report on political developments of national importance;
• Regularly write breaking and agenda-setting stories;
• Guide legal, judicial and political correspondents and their coverage; 
• Must write regular features and analysis of political trends and debates both in print and online;
• Generate exclusive political stories and interviews for City Press on a weekly basis;
• Initiate ideas for political investigations and analysis on a regular basis.

Job Description

• Establish and maintain strong network of political contacts that will set City Press apart;
• Must be able to contribute at least three online stories during the week and two breaking and insightful stories for Sunday;
• Must contribute multimedia elements and suggestions to enhance presentation of stories;
• Must cover the three layers of government, local, provincial and national and identify relevant stories for City Press
• Must also have a grasp of the policies and developments within the major opposition parties
• To also contribute to social media reporting, online and print.
• Must report on developments in the legal sphere;
• Must be a well-connected, established and a leading political journalist;
• A strong ability to break legal, judicial and political stories; 
• Able to set the political news agenda for the week;
• Proven ability to analyse and write critically, through thought provoking pieces;

Minimum Requirements

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in mainstream journalism covering politics with a strong portfolio of political coverage.
• Relevant degree/Qualification in journalism would be an advantage
• An inspirational leader and a team player;
• Exceptional writing skills in English;
• A good grasp of African political developments and trends;
• Solid experience of digital platforms and passion for working in an online environment.  
• Valid driver’s licence is essential.

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Job Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Good general knowledge.
• Must be self-motivated, pro-active, and able to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Exceptionally strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Exceptionally strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• A strong interest in and love for books, reading and publishing in general.
• Experience in content creation/production, marketing and social media management are advantageous;
• Ability to foster good relations with overseas principals, authors, national media, bookshops, and colleagues.
• This position would possibly require work-related domestic travel, as well as attendance at functions; book fairs; exhibitions and book launch which involve considerable after hour commitments.
• Be creative and innovative with title campaigns.
• Established network of contacts within media is advantageous.
• Matric certificate is essential.
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous.
• The candidate must be able to represent the company in a beneficial light.
• A valid driver’s license and own vehicle is essential.

Duties would include:

• Prepare and execute publicity and promotion plans; author tours and launches
• Liaise with the media to obtain maximum positive coverage for the company, its books, and authors.
• Liaise with the relevant sales managers and oversees principals (publishers) to maximise publicity for their titles that will support and increase sales.
• Prepare press releases and publicity material such as monthly Highlights newsletters.
• Build and maintain good relationships between the publicity department and media, booksellers, and authors.
• Brainstorm creative ideas for capturing media attention and make recommendations for creating media opportunities.
• Promote a positive image of the publicity department and the relevant division/s

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Duties & responsibilities

•  Design layouts as part of a creative art team, working on the main weekly publication as well as other platforms, including special interest magazines.
•  Work closely with the editorial team to ensure that visuals support and enhance the story for a cohesive overall design
•  Work within tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of work
•  Conduct final checks on layouts and export layouts to print ready PDFs
•  Assist the art director on any other aspects of the magazine layout and design, such as briefing, retouching, making PDFs and liaising with the factory
•  Ensure publication complies visually and in design with international standards.

Skills & competencies

•  Tertiary qualification in graphic design
•  At least five years’ experience in production and layout with a portfolio of relevant work
•  Be curious about design and visual storytelling
•  Show a keen interest in understanding the target market of the publication
•  Proficiency in relevant computer packages and design software – InDesign knowledge is a must
•  Be able to communicate effectively – verbally and on email where required
•  Display a high level of creativity and have a solutions-based approach to tricky designs
•  Be keen to work as part of a team, working under extreme pressure and with intense deadlines
•  Be flexible, adaptable, and able to work on various projects related to the brand as and when required
•  Be willing to work late.
   

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Job Description

• Breedevallei Media, proud source of news and information in the Breede River Valley, offers an exciting opportunity in their Worcester office for an experienced journalist. The successful candidate must be able to work independently; have excellent writing skills in Afrikaans and English; must write relevant, commanding and factually correct news reports and articles for the weekly publication Standard and Breederivier Gazette and must be able to process news reports up to the level of publication readiness.

Main responsibilities:

•  Independently conduct research and research for news reports and articles with a particular focus on local municipal affairs and crime 
• Write quality news reports and articles on strict deadlines 
• Create articles for our target audience 
• Develop ideas for articles 
• Adhere to the content standards, quality and style as set out by the publication 
• Comply with the requirements of the South African Press Code 
• Create and connect with a network of contacts for help with research for news reports / articles 
• Can be asked to do page layout and other production related tasks, take photos and create content for online and other media

Skills required:

• Fluent writing in the languages required by the publication (Afrikaans and English) 
• Creativity • Work under extreme pressure and adhere to strict deadlines 
• Good time management and the ability to pay attention to various happenings 
• Good sense of what is news 
• Focus on details and quality 
• Good human relations 
• Good decision-making skills 
• Perseverance 
• Listening and questioning abilities 
• Can work independently 
• Initiative

Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Journalism, Languages or Media Studies
• Experience in writing for a newspaper or magazine, preferably experience in a news office 
• Good general knowledge and understanding of the publication's target market 
• Local knowledge and knowledge of current affairs 
• Valid driver’s license 
• Relevant computer skills 
• A passion for media

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Key responsibilities

• Check, edit and rewrite article content to make sure there are no gaps or contradictions in the text and that the topic is thoroughly explored and covered
• Edit or rewrite articles to ensure that the angle and approach is fresh, original and on point and that the article is well structured, accessible and easy to understand
• Edit or rewrite articles to ensure that they provide an interesting, engaging, useful and / or highly enjoyable reading experience to the reader and to make sure that the final product consists of excellent journalism
• Rewrite and shorten columns and other magazine and digital content
• Check articles translated from English for factual correctness and ensure that they are written in a fluent Huisgenoot style and authentic, idiomatic Afrikaans.
• Provide feedback and mentor journalists
• Comply with Huisgenoot's quality, style and content standards;
• Comply with the requirements of the South African Press Code
• Plan, coordinate, manage or edit certain sections within the brand or other brand projects where necessary and at the request of the editor

Applicants need the following qualifications, experience, skills and characteristics:

• Diploma or degree in journalism, languages, literature or media studies;
• At least ten years of experience in journalism, with sufficient experience as a rewriter and content editor strongly preferred;
• Good general knowledge and knowledge of current affairs;
• Excellent writing and editing skills in Afrikaans;
• Knowledge of the publication's target market and a passion for journalism;
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others;
• The ability to work independently;
• Good decision-making skills and sound judgment;
• Perseverance and the ability to work effectively under great pressure and to meet deadlines;
• Valid driving license;
• Proficiency in relevant computer software packages