Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate and research articles
• Write quality news and feature articles, adhering to strict deadlines
• Create target-market-specific articles
• Generate feature ideas
• Adhere to the quality , style and content standards as laid out and required by the particular publication
• Comply with the requirements of the South African Press Code
• May be required to assist and support freelance staff and junior permanent staff
• Proofreading of articles
• Generate and liaise with a network of contacts to assist with research or completion of articles/features
• May be required to complete layout and other production related tasks, take photographs and produce content for online and other platforms

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to write fluently in Afrikaans and English
• Creativity
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and adhere to strict deadlines
• Good time management and the ability to multi-task effectively and follow through
• Sound news judgment
• Detail and quality orientation
• Good people skills
• Good decision making abilities
• Persistence/results orientation
• Questioning and listening skills
• The ability to work independently
• Resilience and initiative

Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Journalism, Languages or Media Studies
• Experience in writing for a newspaper or magazine
• Good general knowledge of particular target market of the publication
• Knowledge of topical issues and current affairs
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficient in relevant computer software packages and application
• Passion for media, knowledge of current affairs