Multimedia Journalist

Independent Media; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Community Media Group in Cape Town seeks a Multimedia Journalist to produce digital-first stories and rich multimedia content. You will report on breaking news, collaborate with editors, and help shape audience-driven coverage across print, online, and social platforms.

The role requires a diploma or degree in journalism, proven digital journalism experience, and strong editing, writing and storytelling skills. Driving license and access to own transport are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in journalism, media studies, or related field.
• Proven digital journalist with multimedia production experience.
• Strong understanding of digital media trends and audience behavior.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling abilities.
• Experience with video editing, podcasts, and interactive content.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and digital analytics.
• Commitment to journalistic integrity and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Produce digital-first news stories, features and multimedia elements.
• Create multimedia content (videos, podcasts, interactive features) to accompany articles.
• Cover breaking news with speed, accuracy and depth.
• Optimize content for online platforms using analytics for audience reach.
• Collaborate with editorial, product development and distribution teams.

Skills

Digital journalism

Multimedia content production

Storytelling

Editing

Writing

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree / Diploma in journalism or related field

Tools

Video editing software

Podcast production

SEO tools

Job description

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Multimedia Journalist

Remuneration: basic salary

Location: Cape Town

Education level: Diploma

Job level: Junior/Mid

Own transport required: Yes

Travel requirement: Often

Job policy: Employment Equity position

Type: Contract

Reference: #CCMGMMJ

Company: Cape Community Media Group

Job description

Content creation:

• Produce compelling and timely digital first content, including news stories, features, and multimedia elements.
• Innovate and experiment with storytelling formats to enhance audience engagement.
• Ensure that editorial content targets are met consistently

Multimedia production:

• Create or source multimedia content, such as videos, podcasts, and interactive features, to complement written articles.
• Collaborate with the editorial, product development and distribution teams to develop visually appealing and immersive digital experiences.

News coverage:

• Cover breaking news events, conduct interviews, and report on relevant topics with accuracy and speed.
• Stay updated on current affairs and trends to provide timely and insightful news coverage.
• Break exclusive stories consistently that is followed by other media.

Audience engagement:

• Optimize digital content for online platforms, ensuring maximum reach and engagement.
• Utilize analytics and audience feedback to inform content decisions and enhance user experience.

SEO optimization:

• Excellent knowledge of how to optimize content for search engines and improve discoverability.
• Implement SEO best practices to enhance the visibility of digital content.

Collaboration with teams:

• Collaborate with the broader team to ensure a cohesive and integrated content strategy.
• Participate in editorial meetings and contribute ideas for content development.

Innovation and trends:

• Stay abreast of digital media trends, emerging technologies, and audience behaviours.
• Propose and implement innovative approaches to digital storytelling and content delivery.

Quality assurance:

• Uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity, accuracy, and ethical reporting.
• Strict adherence to the group’s style guide
• Strict adherence to the group’s press code
• Strict adherence to deadlines
• Ensuring that stories produced are error free content and of a publishing standard

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree/ diploma in journalism, media studies, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a digital journalist with a knowledge on multimedia content production.
• Strong understanding of digital media trends, online news consumption, and audience behaviour.
• Have a flair for tackling and writing a wide variety of stories with a strong network and contact base within the relevant communities.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with basic video editing tools, podcast production, and interactive content creation.
• Experience with SEO best practices and digital analytics.
• Commitment to journalistic integrity, ethical reporting, and diversity and inclusion.
• Must have a driver’s licence & own vehicle

Posted on 08 Oct 10:41, Closing date 7 Dec