Junior Digital Business Writer

A top 10 national newspapers has an exciting opportunity for a go-getter with an excellent sense for business news exists as a business writer in the editorial department.

The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of daily digital business news gathering and production in South Africa.

Roles and responsibilities include but are not to:

• Identify and write high quality articles on a number of business and financial interests for a wide audience.
• Ensure that content remains relevant to differing audiences.
• Constantly track performance of written articles and make improvements where necessary.
• Plan, commission and execute multimedia stories with a focus on business, financial interests, personal finance, etc.
• Be the authority on all business, economic and financial developments in South Africa.
• Contribute story ideas to other editorial sections. Work with relevant editors to generate business-orientated content for these sections.  
• Utilise analytics to maximise all stories and articles published.
• Adhere to Google algorithm requirements and write with SEO and Google search in mind.

• Matric/Grade 12 qualification or SAQA Accredited Equivalent
• Bachelorâ??s or higher degree in Journalism or appropriate work experience
• Minimum 3 yearsâ?? experience in mainstream journalism, with a proven track record in business news and financial reporting, including a wide range of industries
• Digital newsroom experience advantageous
• Good network of contacts
• Good talent for writing and copy tasting abilities
• Advanced awareness of the media law and current trends

 

Skills

• Good news gathering skills
• Good computer skills
• Excellent people/interview/communication skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills

 

Attitude

• Ability to work under pressure and at times irregular hours
• News awareness
• Self-motivated
• Deadline driven
• Team player

 

Other requirements:

• Valid driverâ??s licence
• Own vehicle
• Solid references
• No criminal record