Vacancy: Digital Business Writer

4 weeks ago


Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa The Citizen Full time

Remuneration:
Market-related

Province:
Gauteng

City:
Industria West, Roodepoort

JOB DESCRIPTION


An exciting, full-time, office-based (Roodepoort) opportunity for a go-getter with an excellent sense of business news exists as a business writer in The Citizen's editorial department.


MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identify and write highquality articles on a number of business and financial interests for a wide audience.
  • Ensure that content remains relevant to The Citizen's 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.
  • For example, can explain coherently how the repo rate is determined and the role inflation plays.
  • Contribute story ideas to other editorial sections. Work with relevant editors to generate businessorientated content for these sections.
  • Utilise analytics to maximise all stories and articles published on
  • Adhere to Google algorithm requirements and write with SEO and Google search in mind.
  • Study and adhere to The Citizen and 's Voice and Style Guide.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge/Experience

  • Matric/Grade 12 qualification or SAQA Accredited Equivalent
  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Journalism or appropriate work experience
  • 3 years' 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 copytasting abilities
  • Excellent business insight
  • Advanced awareness of the media law and current trends

Skills

  • Good newsgathering 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
  • Selfmotivated
  • Deadline driven
  • Team player

Other requirements

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Own vehicle
  • Solid references
  • No criminal record

How to apply

  • Preference will be given to individuals who will add to the diversity of the organisation.
  • The Citizen reserves the right to not fill the position.


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