News Journalist

We're looking for a news journalist to join our team. The successful candidate has a passion for storytelling, a desire to be brilliant and the ability to produce beautiful copy. You must have experience in writing news, whether for print or digital, and must be able to produce relevant, compelling and factually correct content for YOU's various platforms.WE WANT SOMEONE WHO CANWrite gripping stories for YOU's print, digital and other platformsProduce high quality work within tight deadlinesFind stories nobody else can and wow the news editor with awesome suggestionsMaintain networks with sources and subjects to ensure we get the best local stories in various verticalsCheck every fact more than onceComply with the requirements of the South African Press CodeBuild a network of contacts to ensure YOU gets the best scoopsBe enthusiastic and energetic and want to take the brand to new heightsShow a passion for storytelling and excellent journalism.Have your ear to the ground when it comes to breaking news, hard news, local and international entertainment newsWE NEED YOU TOBe able to write fluently in EnglishBe comfortable in print and digital environmentsBe willing to work on whatever platform related to the brand as required by the editorial directorBe super creative and unendingly curiousBe able to work in a Content Management SystemBe able to handle pressureBe flexible and adapt to a constantly changing media environmentOrganise your workflow so it works well for you and the team you work withShow great judgement when it comes to storiesHave great attention to detailBe able to work with a team and impress those you engage withMake good decisions that will benefit the brandNever give up, never settle for less than 100%Think on your feet and make a plan when things go wrongBe able to go the extra mile to get the story.YOU MUST HAVE A diploma or degree in journalism, languages or media studiesAt least 5 years' experience working in a mainstream newsroomExcellent general knowledgeAn understanding of the YOU marketAn established network of news contacts and various industry expertsA driver's license.#J-18808-Ljbffr