Investigative Radio Journalist: Africa's Labor Pulse

Think Career Rpo; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in South Africa seeks a highly skilled Radio Journalist to cover employment news, industry trends, and economic shifts affecting the labor market. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of reporting experience and a passion for data-driven storytelling and investigative journalism. Join us at the forefront of Africa's employment transformation and shape key narratives impacting economies and job seekers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business, labour, employment, or economic reporting.
• Exceptional storytelling skills with data and policy.
• Deep understanding of labour markets and employment policies.
• Strong interviewing skills to extract insights from leaders.
• Confident and engaging on-air presence.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and produce high-quality content.
• Familiarity with radio production tools and techniques.
• Passion for workforce transformation and public-interest journalism.

Responsibilities

• Research and report on employment trends and economic developments.
• Develop fact-based stories for Career Indaba Radio.
• Conduct interviews with industry leaders and policymakers.
• Monitor breaking news and emerging workforce trends.
• Work with producers to deliver engaging news segments.
• Report live from industry events.
• Develop and deliver investigative reports.
• Produce content for daily news segments and exclusive programs.

Skills

Radio Interviewing

Analysis

Journalism

Intelligence

Print

Conferences

Features

Pressure

Research

Leadership

Business

Job description

A leading media organization in South Africa seeks a highly skilled Radio Journalist to cover employment news, industry trends, and economic shifts affecting the labor market. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of reporting experience and a passion for data-driven storytelling and investigative journalism. Join us at the forefront of Africa's employment transformation and shape key narratives impacting economies and job seekers.