16 March 2013

Job Vacancy: News Reporter for Pretoria News (South Africa)

Deadline: 19 March 2013

Pretoria News has a vacancy for a News Reporter. This position is based in Pretoria (Paterson Grade - C3), To apply, a candidate must possess the following:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Matric and a tertiary qualification in journalism
  • At least 2 years news reporting experience, preferably at a daily newspaper.
  • Have an interest in crime and other hard news reporting.
  • Excellent spoken and written English.
  • Computer skills including Word, the ability to do internet research and interact on social media.
  • Good general knowledge and proven interest in news.
  • Valid driver's license is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of an African language is an advantage.
DUTIES:
  • To provide the Pretoria News with well-written properly sourced news reports.
  • To take instruction from the news desk but also be able to initiate own reports.
  • To write feature and background reports as required.
  • To do research and investigations.
  • Do any other newsroom duty as required.
  • To work fast and accurately on deadline.
  • Be willing to travel locally as required to assignments
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES:
  • Ability to produce accurate news reports under pressure
  • Ability to initiate own stories.
  • Willing to put in effort to improve all skills.
  • Contact base in Pretoria area is an advantage
  • Excellent current affairs and general knowledge.
  • Team player with good inter-personal skills.
  • Ability to travel on short notice and willingness to work long hours, including nights, weekends and public holidays as needed.
This appointment will be made in line with Independent Newspapers' EE Targets.

Interested applicants who meet the criteria should submit a letter of application and a CV. If you have not heard from us within four weeks, please note that your application was unsuccessful.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: cv@inl.co.za

Website: http://pretorianews.newspaperdirect.com
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