16 March 2013

Job Vacancy: Journalist for Travel News Weekly (Now Media | South Africa)

Now Media (Pty) Ltd, the largest travel trade publisher in Africa, has since 1953 been committed to promoting travel and trade in the Southern African region. Based in Illovo, Johannesburg, Now Media prides itself on being an innovator of cutting-edge promotional products for the freight, travel and tourism industries. Our mission is to deliver more than clients expect using innovative products that set standards in niche markets through a motivated team.

JOURNALIST

This journalist's primary responsibilities will be collecting and writing suitable, high quality and industry related articles for Travel News Weekly, as well as other travel publications, both print and online. We need a graduate with a minimum of two years' experience, who has a flair for the English language, subbing and editing and is interested in moving into an assistant editor role once they have proven themselves.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Journalism or English Degree
  • Minimum two years' experience in a journalist/reporting role
  • Computer skills
  • English first language
  • Excellent written and spoken (English) communication skills
  • Social media literate
  • Knowledge of B2B publishing
  • Good general knowledge
  • Eye for detail (proof reading, editing ability)
  • Subbing and editing skills
  • Good research skills
  • Passionate about news
  • Drivers licence and own vehicle mandatory
  • Two years of hard news writing experience essential
Please submit a 200 word article on the greatest challenge facing our economy when you submit your CV.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: careers@nowmedia.co.za

Website: http://www.nowmedia.co.za/Travel-News-Weekly.html
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