Digital Journalist - Johannesburg, South Africa - The Citizen

The Citizen

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

A full time, office-based opportunity for a Digital Journalist exists within our Editorial (Digital) Department, reporting to the Deputy Digital Editor of The Citizen.

Purpose of the Job:

To cover news events assigned by the Editors and to produce accurate and well-written stories daily for our publication.

Main Responsibilities:

Plan and write fresh, accurate copy to deadline for all platforms, in cooperation with the Digital Editor and Deputy Digital Editor.
Manage your own daily diary, and pitch unique story ideas, with creative angles and elements.
Create, publish, and promote multimedia content, working independently as well as with the multimedia team.
Researching of articles.
Gathering of news from a variety of reliable sources.
Interviewing sources.
Covering important events/issues timeously.
Staying up to date with privacy, contempt and defamation laws.
Establishing and maintaining a network of contacts.
Adhere to Code of Ethics and Editorial Standards and Practices.
Monitor and effectively use social media to pick up news leads and story ideas, as well as promote your work.
Upload and publish stories using the company's CMS.
Assist with online administrative functions as directed.
Mentor and coach junior staff members.
Monitor analytics constantly.
Utilise analytics to maximise all stories and articles published on
Adhere to Google algorithm requirements and write with SEO and Google search in mind.
Study and adhere to The Citizen and 's Voice and Style Guide.

Core Competencies Required:

Knowledge:

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Journalism.
Minimum 3 years' mainstream journalism experience.
Talent for writing, coupled with a keen interest in breaking news and current affairs and politics.
Established network of contacts.
Newsroom and current affairs writing experience.
Ability to adapt to changing news and media scene, with a keen interest in new media

Skills:

Experience using any CMS (WordPress, Joomla, etc.)
Experience in using Adobe CS, Final Cut or other video editing tools, or audio editing tools.
Basic Photography/videography skills
Communication skills.
Relationshipbuilding skills.

Aptitude:

Ability to work under pressure.
Deadline driven.
High degree of professional journalistic conduct.
Ability to work both independently and in a team.
Availability to work overtime and on weekends.
Ability to work speedily but accurately.

Other Requirements:

Valid driver's license
Own reliable vehicle
Preference will be given to individuals who will add to the diversity of the organisation.
The Citizen reserves the right to not fill the position.