Journalist (B2B) [Travel And Tourism]

Globevest Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A publishing organization is seeking a Journalist (B2B) in Johannesburg to provide insightful coverage of the travel and tourism sector. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated journalism experience, strong networking skills, and a degree in Journalism or a related field. This role involves news reporting, building industry contacts, and producing quality articles under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated journalism or writing experience with a portfolio.
• Experience in newsroom or trade reporting is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Track, research, and analyze trends in travel and tourism sectors.
• Build trusted relationships and conduct interviews with industry leaders.
• Produce clear, engaging news articles that reflect editorial integrity.

Skills

Journalism experience

Networking skills

English proficiency

Analytical ability

Deadline management

Education

Matric

Degree or diploma in Journalism, Communications, or related field

Job description

Position

Journalist (B2B) (Travel and Tourism)

Location

Johannesburg

Job Type

Permanent

Industry

Publishing

Reference Number

MJ.JTT.NM.

Company Description

Our client is a business-to-business publishing house based in Johannesburg and is looking for a Journalist to join its Travel News and Tourism Update editorial team.

Job Description

This is a newsroom role for someone who thrives on finding original angles, engaging directly with the industry, and producing accurate, insightful journalism that helps readers make informed business decisions.

Our client's Journalists are at the heart of the industries they cover, building trusted relationships with travel professionals, operators, tourism boards and policymakers to deliver independent, impactful coverage that makes a difference.

It is business-to-business (B2B) journalism – not consumer or lifestyle writing.

Readers are travel agents, tour operators and tourism professionals who rely on their publications for accurate, timely and operationally relevant information.

Responsibilities

• News reporting: Track, research and analyse trends, policies and developments shaping the travel and tourism sectors, focusing on issues that affect the professional trade community.
• Interviewing and networking: Build trusted relationships and conduct interviews with travel professionals, tourism authorities, operators and industry leaders to uncover original insights.
• Writing and storytelling: Produce clear, engaging and accurate news and feature articles that reflect editorial integrity and serve a professional readership.
• Data and policy interpretation: Analyse travel data, market trends and regulatory updates to explain their impact on businesses and operations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with editors and colleagues to maintain high standards of accuracy, clarity and journalistic tone.
• Deadline management: Deliver quality work consistently under tight deadlines, demonstrating professionalism, organisation and initiative.

Educational Requirements

Matric, a degree or diploma in Journalism, English, Communications, Politics, Economics or a related field is preferred.

Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated journalism or writing experience with a portfolio of published work.
• Experience in newsroom or trade / industry reporting is preferred.
• A valid driver's license and vehicle.
• Travel may be required for events, interviews and press trips.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical ability – able to identify key issues, interpret developments and explain their impact on the industry.
• Conscientious and detail‑oriented, maintaining accuracy and integrity in all reporting.
• Confidence in networking and building credible industry contacts, with the ability to attend industry events reliably and professionally.
• Organised and dependable, able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, consistently meeting daily deadlines and turning stories around quickly.
• Self‑motivated and resourceful – capable of finding original stories beyond secondary sources and press releases.

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