News24 Is Hiring : Entertainment Journalist – Johannesburg, South Africa

CLOSING DATE : 22 AUGUST 2023

Main purpose of the role:

To produce quality and factually correct news or feature content for News24’s Entertainment.

Key responsibilities:

(The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role)

Generate content for News24 Entertainment by writing, repurposing, researching, editing and publishing copy;
Write creative and entertaining content pieces that fit in with editorial style;
Responsible for the quality of content and the general appearance of certain sections of the website;
Adhere to the quality and content standards as laid out and required by the particular publication;
Liaise with network of contacts to assist with research or completion of articles/features;
May be responsible for the creation of multimedia content, including galleries, video and podcasts;
May be required to assist and support freelance staff and junior permanent staff;
May be required to build community through social-media presence and filtering of user-generated content; and
May be required to translate

Minimum Requirements
Tertiary qualification in journalism, languages or media studies
At least 2 years experience in writing and editing online
Good general knowledge and knowledge of the particular target market of the publication
Knowledge of topical issues and current affairs
Passion for media
Thorough understanding of the internet and how to deliver online content would be an advantage

Skills and competencies:

(The abilities that the individual needs to perform this role effectively)

Sound judgment skills
Excellent verbal communications
Excellent written communication skills
Adaptability
Pressure resilience
Result Orientation
Excellent attention to detail
Planning and organising skills
Technically savvy