B2B Junior Journalist

Refined Naturals; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Refined Naturals is seeking a junior journalist to research, interview and write engaging news content for a professional audience in travel and tourism. You will develop industry knowledge, work closely with editors, and build reporting skills in a fast-paced enviroment.

The role focuses on identifying trends, conducting interviews, and turning complex industry developments into clear articles, while meeting daily deadlines and maintaining accuracy.

Qualifications

• A relevant bachelor’s degree.
• One to two years’ practical writing experience via journalism, internships, freelance work, or student publications.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Confidence to contact people, conduct interviews and follow up information.
• Interest in business, current affairs and the economics of travel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and ability to meet daily deadlines.
• Outgoing, professional and willing to attend industry events.
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Research and write accurate, engaging news stories for B2B publications.
• Identify newsworthy stories, trends and angles in travel and tourism.
• Conduct interviews with industry stakeholders.
• Attend industry events to source stories and content.
• Follow up on leads and developments for accuracy.
• Turn complex industry developments into clear, engaging articles.
• Work with editors to develop stories and improve reporting.
• Meet daily deadlines with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Stay updated with current affairs in travel and tourism.

Skills

News writing

Interviewing

Research

English writing

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related

Journalism degree advantageous but not essential

Job description

Who are we:

A business-to-business publishing house focusing on trade publications.

Who we are looking for:

A curious and driven Junior Journalist to research, interview and write engaging news content for a professional audience within the travel and tourism industry. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their journalism skills, build industry knowledge and work closely with experienced editors in a fast-paced environment.

What will you do:

• Research and write accurate, engaging news stories for B2B publications.
• Identify newsworthy stories, trends and angles within the travel and tourism industry.
• Conduct interviews with industry stakeholders and gather relevant information.
• Attend industry events, launches and press briefings to source stories and content.
• Follow up on leads, developments and information to ensure accurate reporting.
• Turn complex industry developments into clear, informative and engaging articles.
• Work closely with editors to develop stories and improve reporting and writing skills.
• Meet daily deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Stay up to date with current affairs, business news and developments across the travel and tourism sector.

What will you need:

• A relevant bachelor’s degree.
• A journalism degree is advantageous but not essential.
• One to two years’ practical writing experience gained through journalism, internships, freelance work, communications, content creation, student publications or a similar environment.
• An excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Confidence to contact people, conduct interviews and follow up on information.
• An interest in business, current affairs and the economics of travel and tourism.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to meet daily deadlines.
• An outgoing, professional approach and willingness to attend industry events.
• A valid driver’s licence and reliable access to your own transport.
• Knowledge of the travel, tourism or aviation sectors would be advantageous but is not essential.