The Citizen Is Looking For A Sports Reporter
| Remuneration: | Cost to company |
| Location: | Johannesburg, Industria West |
| Own transport required: | Yes |
| Travel requirement: | Often |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Reference: | #Sports Reporter |
An opportunity for a sports reporter exists within our editorial department reporting to the sports editor of The Citizen newspaper.
Purpose of the job:
To cover sports events assigned by the Sports Editor and to write accurate and well-written sports stories for daily publication in The Citizen’s sports pages and up-to-the-minute content across all digital platforms.
Main responsibilities:
- Production of accurate and well-written sports copy for both the daily newspaper and the website
- Establishing and maintaining a following on Twitter
- Gathering of news from a variety of reliable sources
- Generation of ideas and proposals for new stories
- Covering important events/issues timeously
- Establishing a network of contacts
- Liaising with photographers about specific events
- Contribute on the production side of both print and digital where necessary
- Maintaining of good relationship with colleagues
Core competencies:
Knowledge/experience
- Good understanding of the requirements across all the platforms of the media quartet: print, online, tablet and mobi.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in journalism.
- Wide knowledge and passion for sports.
- Two to three years’ relevant experience.
Skills
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook.
- People skills.
- Relationship-building skills.
Attitude
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently.
- Team player.
- Deadline driven.
- Innovative and independent.
- High degree of professional journalistic conduct.
Other requirements:
- Matric qualification
- Valid drivers licence
- Own vehicle
Preference will be given to individuals who will add to the diversity of the organisation.
Suitable applications with a full CV to be sent to: [email protected]
Reference in subject line – sports reporter
Closing date for applications: 26 August 2016.
The Citizen reserves the right to not fill this position.
Should you not receive any communication from The Citizen, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Posted on 11 Aug 08:57
CONTACT DETAILS
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