SENIOR DIGITAL JOURNALIST

TalentCRU Company Description The Company is a tabloid-style newspaper distributed nationally in South Africa. While its core readership is mainly in Gauteng, it also distributes to surrounding provinces such as Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and the North West, it has established itself among the top South African news websites. While it is a general news site, it also reaches niche audiences, catering to its readers' varied interests. Job Description An opportunity for a Senior Digital Journalist exists within our Digital Department, reporting to the Digital News Editor. To cover news events assigned by the Digital News Editor and to produce accurate and well-written stories daily for our publication. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Journalism. * *Minimum 5 years' mainstream journalism experience*. * Talent for writing, coupled with a keen interest in breaking news and *current affairs.* * Established network of *political* contacts. * Newsroom and current affairs writing experience. * Valid driver's license * Own reliable vehicle *Core Competencies Required:* Skills: * MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook. * Communication skills. * Relationship-building skills. Aptitude: * Ability to work under pressure. * Deadline driven. * High degree of professional journalistic conduct. * Ability to work both independently and in a team. * Availability to work overtime and on weekends. * Ability to work speedily but accurately. Additional Information *Main Responsibilities:* * Plan and write fresh, accurate copy to deadline for all platforms in co-operation with the Digital News Editor and Editor. * Researching of articles. * Verifying statements and facts. * Gathering of news from a variety of reliable sources. * Interviewing sources. * Generation of ideas and proposals for new stories. * Covering important events/issues timeously. * Staying up to date with privacy, contempt and defamation laws. * Liaising with editors, sub-editors, design and photographers. * Establishing and maintaining a network of contacts. * Adhere to Code of Ethics and Editorial Standards and Practices. * Monitor social media to pick up news leads and story ideas. * Upload, publish and promote stories to the website and online. * Assist with online administrative functions as directed. * Create, publish and promote multimedia content. * Guide, train and coach junior staff members. * Monitor analytics constantly. * Utilise analytics to maximise all stories and articles published. * Adhere to Google algorithm requirements and write with SEO and Google search in mind