B2B Junior Journalist

Ad Talent Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Talent Africa is seeking a curious and driven Junior Journalist to research, interview and write engaging news content for a professional audience in travel and tourism. This role offers an excellent path to develop journalism skills, build industry knowledge and collaborate with experienced editors in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will research, identify trends, conduct interviews, and write accurate articles that resonate with business readers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field.
• 1–2 years of practical writing experience in journalism, internships, freelance work, or similar environments.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Confidence to contact people, conduct interviews and follow up on information.
• Interest in business, current affairs and the economics of travel and tourism.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to meet daily deadlines.
• Outgoing, professional approach and willingness to attend industry events.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• Knowledge of travel, tourism or aviation sectors is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• 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 and developments to ensure accurate reporting.
• Turn complex industry developments into clear, informative articles.
• Work closely with editors to develop stories and improve reporting and writing skills.
• Meet daily deadlines with a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Stay up to date with current affairs and business news in travel and tourism.

Skills

Journalism

Interviewing

Researching

deadline driven

English writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

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