Multimedia Journalist

Media24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Johannesburg is seeking a talented Multimedia Journalist to create and manage engaging multimedia content for their online platform. The role requires strong writing skills, sound news judgment, and at least two years of journalism experience, along with video and audio shooting capabilities. The ideal candidate will work both independently and collaboratively to meet tight deadlines while adhering to the South African Press Code standards. Remote work options are available across South Africa.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a journalist with video and audio experience.
• Strong contact list and knowledge of the Daily Sun audience.

Responsibilities

• Create multimedia content for Daily Sun's online platform.
• Research and develop news and feature ideas.
• Attend daily news meetings and produce content to strict deadlines.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Sound news judgment

Ability to maintain a strong network

Knowledge of mobile video

Ability to take high quality pictures

Creativity and sense of humour

Understanding of media law and ethics

Ability to work independently

Education

Relevant diploma or degree in journalism

Tools

Proficiency in relevant computer packages

Job description

Daily Sun is looking for a talented Multimedia Journalist to join our team, based in Johannesburg or working remotely from any of the nine provinces in South Africa. The successful candidate will report directly to the News Editor.

Key responsibilities

• Create multimedia content for Daily Sun’s online platform
• Research and develop own news and feature ideas
• Take direction from News Editor
• Supplement written content with mobile video, pictures, and audio interviews as a matter of course
• Deliver target market focused content daily to set deadlines
• Attend daily news meetings
• Regularly produce piece to camera content
• Regularly be in studio for on-camera explainers
• Conceptualise and produce one multi‑media feature content every month
• Adhere to quality, style, and content standards
• Understand requirements around paywalled content and deliver accordingly
• Comply with the requirements of the South African Press Code

Skills and competencies

• Excellent writing skills
• Sound news judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a strong network of contacts
• Knowledge of mobile video and audio recording
• The ability to take high quality pictures
• A flair for narrative and tabloid style storytelling
• Creativity and a sense of humour
• An understanding of South African media law, ethics, and the Press Code
• The ability to work independently to a high degree of accuracy

Minimum requirements

• Relevant diploma or degree in journalism or similar
• Driver’s license
• At least 2 years’ experience as a journalist and some experience with shooting video or recording audio
• Knowledge of the online environment
• Strong contact list
• Knowledge of the Daily Sun audience and their interests
• Proficiency in relevant computer packages and applications

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.