Joernalis

Media24 (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative media company is seeking a talented general reporter based in Johannesburg. This role involves sourcing, investigating, and reporting on stories, with a strong emphasis on digital journalism. The ideal candidate will possess excellent Afrikaans writing skills and a robust contact network. You will be expected to work under pressure, produce unique content, and adapt to irregular hours, including weekends and holidays. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will shape the news landscape and engage audiences across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience as a reporter.
• Ability to work in a digital, multi-platform environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify stories and report breaking news.
• Maintain a contact network for sourcing information.

Skills

Digital Journalism

Photography

Videography

Social Media Skills

Excellent Afrikaans Writing Skills

Strong News Sense

Education

Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Job description

Netwerk24 is op soek na ’n puik algemene joernalis om uit Johannesburg verslag te doen. Die betrokke verslaggewer moet daartoe in staat wees om berigte te kan ontgin, na te vors en daaroor verslag te doen. Die joernalis moet reeds ’n uitgebreide kontaknetwerk hê. Die geskikte kandidaat sal die vermoë hê om die storie agter die storie te gaan haal en met unieke inligting vorendag te kom wat nie elders beskikbaar is nie. Die verslaggewer moet ’n aanvoeling vir digitale joernalistiek hê, en video’s en foto’s kan neem. Die geskikte kandidaat sal blitsig kan skryf en onder druk kan werk. Die persoon moet ook bereid wees om soms ongereelde ure, naweke, vakansiedae en oortyd te werk.

Main Purpose of the Job

Netwerk24 is looking for an excellent general reporter to report from Johannesburg. The reporter must be able to source, investigate and report. The journalist should have an existing and extensive contact network. The suitable candidate will have the ability to get the story behind the story and gather unique information that is not available elsewhere. The journalist should have a good understanding of digital journalism, be able to record video and take photos. The suitable candidate will be able to work quickly and under pressure. The successful candidate must also be willing to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and public holidays from time to time.

Pligte

• Identifiseer berigte.
• Doen verslag oor brekende nuus en skryf opvolgberigte.
• Hou ’n netwerk van kontakte in stand.

Job Outputs

• Identify stories.
• Report breaking news and write follow-up articles.
• Maintain a contact network.

Vaardighede en bevoegdhede

• Die vermoë om met gemak in 'n digitale, multiplatform-omgewing te werk met vaardighede in sosiale media, asook die neem van foto's en video’s.
• Uitstekende taal- en skryfvaardighede in Afrikaans.
• ’n Sterk nuussin.

Skills and Competencies

• The ability to work comfortably in a digital, multi-platform environment, with skills in social media, photography and videography.
• Excellent Afrikaans language and writing skills.
• Strong sense of news.

Kwalifikasies en ondervinding

• ’n Toepaslike tersiêre kwalifikasie.
• ’n Geldige rybewys.
• Ten minste 3 jaar ervaring as ’n verslaggewer.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• A valid driver’s license.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a reporter.

Closing Date: 25 March 2025

Ingevolge Media24 se diensbillikheidsbeleid sal aan geskikte kandidate uit die aangewese groepe voorkeur gegee word.