Senior Reporter - East London, South Africa - Abantu Staffing Solutions

Abantu Staffing Solutions
Abantu Staffing Solutions
Verified Company
East London, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Purpose:


The company is looking for an
experienced Senior Reporter to join our East London team and to boost our reporting on the Buffalo City region.

The applicant must have strong research skills that will help p
roduce watchdog journalism and
uncover stories that contribute to the Eastern Cape's greater good.

The senior reporter must use their judgment and experience to set the news agenda.


Main Responsibilities/Outcomes:


  • Produce wellwritten, relevant, and accurate and balanced news stories
  • Produce exclusive accountability stories and investigative projects
  • Establish and maintain communication with contacts with a view to sourcing stories
  • Work to established style and deadlines
  • Ensure delivery of highquality stories
  • Perform any other duty as is reasonably assigned by the news desk

Skills, Attributes and Attitudes

  • Be selfmotivated with an ability to work within a team
  • A valid driver's license
  • A good knowledge of the Eastern Cape

Qualifications and Experience

  • Relevant Diploma/Degree in Journalism
  • At least 5 years' experience in Journalism
  • Excellent news gathering, research and writing skills
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Unimpeachable integrity
  • A solid contact base in the political sphere
  • Ability to travel and work irregular hours
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