Journalist - People’s Post

People’s Post, proud source of news and information in the Southern suburbs, offers an exciting opportunity in their Bellville office for a general and hard news reporter, who also has a keen interest in digital content.

The successful candidate must be able to work independently; have excellent writing skills in English; write relevant, commanding and factually correct news reports and articles weekly.

Main responsibilities: • Independently conduct research and research for news reports and articles with a particular focus on general and sports news • Develop story ideas and write for our print and online readers • Write quality news reports and articles on strict deadlines• Adhere to the content standards, quality and style as set out by the publication • Comply with the requirements of the South African Press Code • Create and connect with a network of contacts for help with research for news reports / articles • Can be asked to assist with production related tasks, take photos and create content for online and other media

Skills required: • Fluent writing in the languages required by the publication (English) • Creativity • Work under extreme pressure and adhere to strict deadlines • Good time management and the ability to pay attention to various happenings • Good sense of what is news • Focus on details and quality • Good human relations • Good decision-making skills • Perseverance • Listening and questioning abilities • Can work independently . Be willing to take the initiative.

• Requirements: • Diploma or degree in Journalism, Languages or Media Studies • Experience in writing for a newspaper or magazine, preferably experience in a news office • Good general knowledge and understanding of the publications target market • Local knowledge and knowledge of current affairs • Valid drivers license • Relevant computer skills • A passion for media.
• The successful candidate must reside in Cape Town area or be willing to move if appointed.
• Subbing experience will be an advantage

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