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Industry Insider : Uncover Original Stories As A Travel Journalist
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Industry Insider : Uncover Original Stories As A Travel Journalist
Job summary
A leading travel publication in Johannesburg seeks a seasoned Journalist to uncover stories in the travel and tourism sector. The role involves researching trends, building industry relationships, and writing insightful articles for a business audience. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Journalism or a related field, strong writing and analytical skills, and a proactive attitude. This position offers a chance to make a tangible impact within a dynamic newsroom environment.
Qualifications
- A degree or diploma in Journalism, English, Communications, Politics, Economics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated journalism or writing experience with published work.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English with strong analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Identify trends, policies, and developments shaping the travel and tourism sectors.
- Build and maintain relationships with industry professionals, authorities, and operators.
- Write accurate, engaging, and well-structured news and feature articles for a professional audience.
- Assess market data, travel trends, and regulatory updates.
Skills
Education
A dynamic and innovative role for a seasoned journalist to uncover original stories, engage with industry professionals, and produce clear, insightful journalism for a business audience.
This position is ideal for a professional who thrives on researching trends, investigating developments, and writing compelling articles about the travel and tourism sectors.
You will be responsible for identifying market data, travel trends, and regulatory updates that matter to industry professionals, helping them make informed decisions in a fast-evolving sector.
This exciting opportunity offers a chance to work with a reputable publication covering the travel and tourism industry.
As a key member of the newsroom team, you will be empowered to build deep industry relationships and make a tangible impact through your reporting.
Your Responsibilities
Research and Investigate: Identify trends, policies, and developments shaping the travel and tourism sectors.
Network and Engage: Build and maintain trusted relationships with industry professionals, authorities, and operators.
Source Original Insights: Conduct interviews and gather valuable insights from credible contacts.
Write Compelling Articles: Write accurate, engaging, and well-structured news and feature articles for a professional audience.
Analyse Market Data: Assess market data, travel trends, and regulatory updates to inform business decisions.
Degree or Diploma: A degree or diploma in Journalism, English, Communications, Politics, Economics, or a related field.
Journalism Experience: Demonstrated journalism or writing experience with published work.
Strong Analytical Skills: Excellent command of written and spoken English, strong analytical and critical thinking ability.
Conscientious and Detail-Oriented: Conscientious, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy.
You should also be self‑motivated, proactive in finding original news angles, and able to manage multiple stories at once.
A valid driver's license and own transport are essential for events, interviews, and press trips.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.