Vacancies Available at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Minimum requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12
• Appropriate tertiary qualification in graphic design
• relevant experience
• Previous experience in a newspaper, magazine, or advertising agency environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe design software
• Willingness to work irregular hours when necessary
• Must have own reliable transport
• Proficient and fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Experience in design for a digital platform will be advantageous

Skills and abilities:

• Adaptability – ability to work with different personalities in various situations
• Ability to transform written text into visual material
• Ability to function well within a team as well as independently
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver accurate work of high quality
• Efficient time-management skills
• Creativity
• Accountability

Duties and responsibilities:

• Design and layout of infographics and any other designs for Media24 News’ publications and any special publications
• Support to the sales representatives with all aspects regarding graphic design
• Handling of complete material
• Retouching of photography and deep etching
• Handling the production flow from all designs to final print stage
• Accurate placement of all designs
• Design of print advertisements and print materials for all marketing communication projects

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Key responsibilities:

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

• Create multimedia content for Daily Sun’s online platform
• Research and develop own news and feature ideas
• Take direction from News Editor
• Supplement written content with mobile video, pictures, and audio interviews as a matter of course
• Deliver target market focused content daily to set deadlines
• Attend daily news meetings
• Regularly produce piece to camera content
• Regularly be in studio for on-camera explainers
• Conceptualise and produce one multi-media feature content every month
• Adhere to quality, style, and content standards
• Understand requirements around paywalled content and deliver accordingly
• Comply with the requirements of the South African Press Code

Skills and competencies:

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

• Excellent writing skills
• Sound news judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a strong network of contacts
• Knowledge of mobile video and audio recording
• The ability to take high quality pictures
• A flair for narrative and tabloid style storytelling
• Creativity and a sense of humour
• An understanding of South African media law, ethics, and the Press Code
• The ability to work independently to a high degree of accuracy

Minimum requirements

• Relevant diploma or degree in journalism or similar
• Driver’s license
• At least 2 years’ experience as a journalist and some experience with shooting video or recording audio
• Knowledge of the online environment
• Strong contact list
• Knowledge of the Daily Sun audience and their interests
• Proficiency in relevant computer packages and applications

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Key Responsibilities:

• You will be required to work throughout the Warehouse sections which are Receiving, Picking, Stock Control/Inventory Management, Dispatch, Returns and Replenishment.
• Duties will include to Receive, pick, control inventory, replenish and or dispatch items for orders and quality check content against order documentation for quantity correctness as well as quality correctness.
• Compare reference numbers and report errors in logbook and provide feedback to supervisor.
• Prepare packages for shrink wrapping where required and ensure breakable items are correctly packaged.
• Use the correct size of packaging material based on the size and contents of the package.
• Place label correctly on the outside of packaging.
• Identify and report any incorrect picking mistakes and or packaging of parcels.
• Clean and conduct basic maintenance of machinery used in packing, replenishing packing materials as required and alerting supervisor to any problems with machinery.
• Comply with health and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean workstation.
• Assist colleagues with workload when required or work in other sections as and when required.
• Participate in stock-takes and ensure that you contribute towards stock accuracy through cycle counts.
• Ensure that orders allocated onto your scanner are fully picked and packed properly according to standard.
• Forklift driving when applicable.
• Achieve daily, weekly monthly targets as set out on KPI’s.

Job Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• 1-2 years’ experience in warehousing stores environment
• A forklift driving license is an advantage
• Must be able to work overtime if needed

Skills and competencies

• Attention to detail
• Efficient and deadline driven
• Able to work under pressure
• Team player
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy packages repeatedly