Digital Business Writer

1 month ago

Johannesburg, Saudi Arabia The Citizen news Full time

Main Responsibilities:

  • Identify and write high quality articles on a number of business and financial interests for a wide audience.
  • Ensure that content remains relevant to The Citizen’s differing audiences.
  • Constantly track performance of written articles and make improvements where necessary.
  • Plan, commission and execute multimedia stories with a focus on business, financial interests, personal finance, etc.
  • Be the authority on all business, economic and financial developments in South Africa.
  • For example, can explain coherently how the repo rate is determined and the role inflation plays.
  • Contribute story ideas to other editorial sections. Work with relevant editors to generate business-orientated content for these sections.  
  • Utilise analytics to maximise all stories and articles published on citizen.co.za.
  • Adhere to Google algorithm requirements and write with SEO and Google search in mind.
  • Study and adhere to The Citizen and citizen.co.za’s Voice and Style Guide.

Core Competencies:

Knowledge/Experience

  • Matric/Grade 12 qualification or SAQA Accredited Equivalent
  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Journalism or appropriate work experience
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in mainstream journalism, with a proven track record in business news and financial reporting, including a wide range of industries
  • Digital newsroom experience advantageous
  • Good network of contacts
  • Good talent for writing and copy tasting abilities
  • Excellent business insight
  • Advanced awareness of the media law and current trends

Skills

  • Good news gathering skills
  • Good computer skills
  • Excellent people/interview/communication skills
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills

Attitude

  • Ability to work under pressure and at times irregular hours
  • News awareness
  • Self-motivated
  • Deadline driven
  • Team player

Other requirements:

  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Solid references
  • No criminal record

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