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.
- 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
- 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.
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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