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Production Journalist (night team)

Media24

Wes-Kaap

On-site

ZAR 25 000 - 45 000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen digitalen Produktionsjournalisten für das Team in Kapstadt. In dieser spannenden Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Erstellung und Bearbeitung von Inhalten, die das Publikum ansprechen. Sie bringen Ihre Kreativität und Ihr Gespür für aktuelle Nachrichten ein, um ansprechende Online-Inhalte zu produzieren. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für das Erzählen von Geschichten haben und in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 Jahre Erfahrung in der Journalismusbranche.
  • Erfahrung in einer Online-Umgebung.

Responsibilities

  • Produzieren von online-fähigen Inhalten mit passendem Material.
  • Bearbeiten von Inhalten gemäß dem Stil der Publikation.

Skills

Schreiben und Bearbeiten
Visuelle Wahrnehmung
Foto-Editing
Kenntnis von CMS
Anpassungsfähigkeit
Detailgenauigkeit

Education

Relevante tertiäre Qualifikation

Job description

Job Summary:

News24 is looking for a digitally savvy production journalist to join our production desk team in Cape Town.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Excellent writing, rewriting and sub-editing skills.
  • Has an excellent eye for visuals.
  • Knowledge of photo editing, basic graphics would be advantageous.
  • A good understanding of local and international news, and a passion for breaking news, with an ability to identify content that resonates with local audiences.
  • Versatile, flexible and adaptable to change.
  • Perform under pressure, with short turn-around times.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of a CMS.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Produce online-ready content with the appropriate collateral to enrich copy.
  • Copy-tasting relevant local and international content.
  • Edit content to ensure it’s in line with the style of the publication.
  • Help with the moderation of comments.
  • Ability to quickly compile breaking news and/or aggregations where needed.
  • Manage the flow of content from various sections and sites to the main News24 site when the site editor is unavailable.
  • Run live blogs.
  • Send out newsletters where required.
  • Willingness to work irregular hours – and independently - over weekends and public holidays.

Minimum Requirements:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification.
  • At least 3-5 years of experience in the journalism industry.
  • Experience in online environment.
  • Proven experience as a reporter, sub-editor or content producer/production journalist.
Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.
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