Journalist - District Mail & Helderberg Gazette - Western Cape,, South Africa - Media24 Ltd

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Job title : Journalist – District Mail & Helderberg Gazette jobs in Western Cape

Job Location : Western Cape,

Deadline : May 15, 2024

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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

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