Senior Reporter

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
Position       :  Senior Reporter
Reporting to:  Head: News and Digital
Department   :  Editorial
Location        :  East London
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Purpose:
The Daily Dispatch is looking for an experienced senior reporter to join our East London team and to boost our reporting on the Buffalo City region. 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. The senior reporter must use their judgment and experience to set the news agenda. Only those that have the skills and resources to deliver hard-hitting news stories should apply. The successful candidate will provide content for both print and online, and must be an active participant on social media, or at least demonstrate a working knowledge of digital platforms.
Main responsibilities/outcomes
Produce well-written, relevant, and 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.
Skills, attributes and attitudes
Be self-motivated with an ability to work within a team;
A valid driver’s license;and
A good knowledge of the Eastern Cape, and Buffalo City Metro specifically.
  Qualifications and experience
Relevant diploma/degree in jou