Joburg Reporter (Mid Level)

Daily Maverick; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization in Johannesburg is seeking a sharp reporter to cover a variety of topics including local governance and business. This is a one-year contractual role focused on impactful journalism, where you will engage with the community and deliver original stories that spark conversation. If you're curious and passionate about making a difference through reporting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape conversations

Dynamic newsroom environment

Qualifications

• Ability to chase leads and report on various local issues.
• Commitment to delivering factual, accurate journalism.
• Willingness to engage with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Cover local governance, service delivery, and business news.
• Translate complex issues into impactful stories.
• Contribute original ideas and exclusive news articles.

Skills

Curiosity

Investigative skills

Strong writing

Job description

Overview

Daily Maverick is looking for a sharp, curious journalist who can dig deep, write with impact, and bring the complex, messy, beautiful reality of Joburg to life.

About The Role

This is not a desk-bound job. It’s for a reporter who wants to be out in the city, chasing leads, listening to voices that don’t always get heard, and translating it all into stories that spark debate, drive understanding, and sometimes even shake things up.

You’ll cover everything from local governance to service delivery, the environment, business, and the social pulse of Johannesburg. You’ll pitch and pursue original ideas, break exclusive news with accuracy and speed, and deliver journalism that lives up to Daily Maverick’s values of truth, accuracy, independence, and impact.

Why join us?

Because at Daily Maverick you won’t just be filling space - you’ll be shaping conversations. You’ll be part of a newsroom that values bold ideas, fearless curiosity, and journalism that makes a difference.

If you want to grow as a reporter, challenge yourself daily, and tell stories that matter, this is the role for you.

This is a one year contract position.