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Investigative Journalist

Investigative Journalist

Media24 LtdJohannesburg, ZA
22 days ago
Job description

Job title : Investigative Journalist

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 14, 2025

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Job Overview

  • To produce exclusive, agenda-setting stories for News24 in support of a transparent and accountable society. The investigative journalist is a seeker for the truth and has the forensic capabilities to unearth wrongdoing in the private and public sector. The successful applicant will work as part of News24’s investigations unit and will report to the Assistant Editor. He or she will be expected to work in a challenging environment, as part of team and produce agenda-setting and well-sourced investigations on a regular basis.
  • Duties & Responsibilities

  • Research and investigate corruption and wrongdoing in the state, private companies and state-owned enterprises;
  • Deliver well-written investigative articles, supported by multimedia, on a regular basis;
  • Deliver breaking news scoops on a regular basis;
  • Collaborate with the editorial, graphics and video teams in packaging investigative stories for maximum impact on digital platforms;
  • Source and analyse relevant data sets and information caches.
  • Minimum Requirements

  • An appropriate tertiary qualification.
  • At least five years' experience as an investigative journalist on a major South African news title.
  • Skills & Competencies

  • Proven ability to identify, investigate and expose wrongdoing in society, in the private and public sectors;
  • Established network of relevant sources;
  • Ability to forensically unpack data in ways that are useful and empowering to readers;
  • The capacity to deal with pressure and threats;
  • Ability to tell complicated stories in a digestible way;
  • Embracing new ways of storytelling other than text.
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