Sports Journalist

Media24 Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Sports Journalist to produce unique sports content for its website. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of sports journalism experience, a thorough understanding of the local sports scene, and excellent writing skills. The role involves managing content, delivering exclusive stories, and working under tight deadlines in an exciting environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sports journalism experience.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of online news.
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce unique written and visual sports content.
• Supply exclusive sports stories to News24 Sport.
• Construct daily news diaries and manage stories from conception to completion.
• Take on briefs and deliver on tight deadlines.

Skills

Excellent sub-editing & writing skills

Ability to enhance content

Excellent command of the English language

Versatile and adaptable

Ability to perform under pressure

Education

Tertiary Education in Journalism / Media or Media Management

Job description

Job title : Sports Journalist

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline: December 14,

Job Summary

To produce unique sports content for the News24 website, based in Cape Town. The successful candidate should have a thorough understanding of the local (SA) sports scene and an excellent writing ability with sufficient journalistic credentials.

Duties & Responsibilities

Produce unique content – written and visual to help differentiate News24 Sport from competitors.

Ability to supply News24 Sport with exclusive sports stories.

Take on briefs and story assignments from the News24 Sport Editor and deliver on deadlines.

Takes responsibility for quality of content and general appearance of these sections.

Have a finger on the pulse of developments in the Cape Town sporting community.

Construct own daily news diaries and take stories from conception to completion swiftly and professionally.

Willing to stand in as a production journalist and run the News24 Sport home page if required.

Simply put, we're looking for someone who is hungry to chase sports news stories and who thrives on landing a scoop.

Skills & Competencies

An online sports news journalist with a competitive drive and sound news judgment who does not settle for second best and will ensure best practice on his / her sections of the site.

A self-starter with a passion for journalism, looking to define him / herself as a member of the team responsible for South Africa's largest online content product.

Must have excellent sub-editing & writing skills.

Must have the ability to enhance content to ensure best practice presentation of said content on the website.

Must be willing to work irregular hours and over weekends & must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Must have an excellent command of the English language.

Must be able to communicate well on different levels.

Must be versatile and flexible and adaptable to change.

Must be able to perform under pressure.

Must be willing to interview people by phone, by e-mail, and in person, perhaps outside the office.

Minimum Requirements

Tertiary Education preferable (Journalism / Media or Media management preferable).

Must have a thorough understanding and knowledge of online news.

Meticulous attention to detail and excellent writing skills.

Minimum 5 years of sports journalism experience.