Videojournalist: Live Visual News in Southern Africa

The Associated Press; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global news organization is looking for a talented videojournalist in Johannesburg to create compelling video stories for diverse platforms. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills and news sense, thrives in dynamic environments, and is willing to travel extensively. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in journalism is required, and applicants must have advanced competencies in English and video editing.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success as a videojournalist.
• Ability to create compelling visual journalism under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Shoot, write, and edit video stories for various platforms.
• Pitch and develop original enterprise stories.
• Travel extensively for news coverage, including in hostile environments.

Skills

Video content creation

Strong news sense

Collaborative teamwork

Creative and innovative thinking

Advanced technical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Non-linear editing software

Job description

A global news organization is looking for a talented videojournalist in Johannesburg to create compelling video stories for diverse platforms. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills and news sense, thrives in dynamic environments, and is willing to travel extensively. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in journalism is required, and applicants must have advanced competencies in English and video editing.