RamsayMedia is an innovative and principled South African media company that delivers original quality content to audiences across multiple platforms. Our mission is to provide our clients with innovative communication solutions through the delivery of world-class content that entertains, informs and inspires audiences.
Getaway is Africa’s longest standing travel magazine and has been encouraging people to discover new and unexpected places, from off-the-beaten track routes and weekend getaways to serious overland expeditions through Africa … and occasionally beyond for more than 23 years. Every month we give our audience their fix of adventure sport, wildlife and conservation, hiking, mountain biking, diving, gear, photography and of course travel. If African Travel is in your blood this is the magazine for you.
We have an exciting and challenging opportunity within the Getaway team – South Africa’s leading travel magazine – for a Junior Photojournalist with a particular interest in travel gear and equipment. Reporting to the Getaway Editor and based in Sandton, the successful candidate will be responsible for our gear and equipment column. You’ll need to have excellent writing and photographic skills, together with a passion for gear, the outdoors and travel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conceptualising, initiating, researching and producing gear content including reviews, new product news and more for web and print
- Fostering relationships with key manufacturers
- Travelling for features on occasion
- Fulfilling a role as part of the creative team, delivering the Getaway editorial strategy and vision
- Relevant tertiary qualification
- Excellent writing skills, with a passion for travel and outdoor gear as subjects
- Proficient in photography, and confident in own photographic skills
- Ability to interpret a subject and communicate meaning through photographs and images
- Previous travel photojournalism experience advantageous
- Computer literacy essential (PC and Mac)
- Experience with Lightroom or equivalent an advantage
- Valid driver’s license
- Willingness and availability to travel regularly (and handle own travel plans)
This appointment will be made in line with RamsayMedia’s transformation initiatives.
Further correspondence will only be entered into with candidates under consideration for the position. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: applications@ramsaymedia.co.za
Website: http://www.ramsaymedia.co.za
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