VACANCY POSITION: SENIOR REPORTER REPORTING TO: NEWS EDITOR DEPARTMENT: EDITORIAL LOCATION: PORT ELIZABETH POSITION OVERVIEW To Identify, Investigate and write in-depth reports for The Herald & Weekend Post. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / OUTCOMES Produce well-written, relevant, accurate and balanced news stories; Produce exclusive accountability stories and investigative projects; Establish and maintain communication with contacts with a view to sourcing stories; Work to established style and deadlines; Ensure delivery of high quality stories, and Perform any other duty as is reasonably assigned by the News desk. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Relevant Diploma/Degree in Journalism; At least 5 years experience in journalism; Excellent news gathering, research and writing skills; Ability to work accurately under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines; Excellent communication skills; Unimpeachable integrity; A solid contact base; and Ability to travel and work irregular hours. PERSONAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES Be self-motivated with an ability to work within a team; A valid drivers licence; and A good knowledge of the Eastern Cape landscape. The applicant must have strong research skills that will help produce watchdog journalism and uncover stories that contribute to the Eastern Cape’s greater good. Only those that have the skills and resources to deliver hard-hitting projects and news stories should apply. Qualified applicants may submit their CV, cover letter, three writing samples and two references to: Fax: 086 667 2890 Email: [email protected] Closing date: Wednesday 21 January 2015 Times Media is an Affirmative Action Employer and as such, preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organization. Kindly take note that should we do not respond to you in the next 21 days, you may regard your application as unsuccessful.
Posted on: Thu, 08 Jan 2015 08:06:39 +0000
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