Senior Reporter

Senior Reporter - East London POSITION: Senior ReporterREPORTING TO: Head of News and DigitalDEPARTMENT: EditorialLOCATION: East LondonPurpose: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 accurateand balanced news stories;• Produce exclusive accountability stories andinvestigative projects;• Establish and maintain communication withcontacts 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 reasonablyassigned by the news desk.Skills, Attributes and Attitudes• Be self-motivated with an ability to workwithin a team;• A valid driver’s license; and• A good knowledge of the Eastern Cape, andBuffalo City Metro specifically.Qualifications and Experience• Relevant Diploma/Degree in Journalism;• At least 5 years’ experience in Journalism;• Excellent news gathering, research andwriting skills;• Ability to work accurately under pressureand adhere to strict deadlines;• Excellent communication skills;• Unimpeachable integrity;• A solid contact base in the political sphere;and• Ability to travel and work irregular hours.