Journalist – Investigative Reporting and Digital Media

Journalist – News Content and Public Affairs Reporting

Company: Media24

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Media, Journalism & Digital Publishing

Salary: ZAR 28,000 – ZAR 60,000 per month depending on qualifications, reporting experience, beat specialization, and overall performance.

Additional benefits include medical aid contributions, retirement benefits, performance bonuses, training programs, media accreditation support, and career development opportunities.

About the Position

Media24 is seeking a talented and motivated Journalist to produce accurate, engaging, and impactful news content across print, digital, and multimedia platforms. This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking jobs in South Africa and aspiring to build a successful career in investigative reporting, current affairs, business journalism, and digital storytelling.

The successful candidate will research stories, conduct interviews, verify information, create compelling content, and contribute to high-quality journalism that informs and engages diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, investigate, and develop news stories.
• Conduct interviews with public officials, industry experts, and community stakeholders.
• Produce accurate and fact-checked articles under tight deadlines.
• Cover breaking news, politics, business, technology, and social issues.
• Generate story ideas and editorial pitches.
• Collaborate with editors, photographers, and multimedia teams.
• Develop digital content for websites and social media platforms.
• Ensure compliance with journalistic ethics and editorial standards.
• Monitor news trends and emerging developments.
• Produce feature articles, profiles, and investigative reports.
• Attend press conferences, public events, and community meetings.
• Support audience engagement and content performance initiatives.

Professionals searching for job openings in South Africa and vacancies in South Africa will find this role both challenging and rewarding.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Public Relations, English, Political Science, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualifications in journalism or media studies are advantageous.

Experience Requirements

• 2–6 years of experience in journalism, reporting, content creation, or digital publishing.
• Experience covering current affairs, politics, business, economics, or community news.
• Strong portfolio of published articles or multimedia content.
• Familiarity with newsroom operations and editorial workflows.

Preferred Certifications

• Digital Journalism Certification
• Investigative Reporting Training
• Multimedia Storytelling Certification
• Data Journalism Certification
• Media Ethics Training
• Social Media Content Strategy Certification

Core Skills Required

• Investigative reporting
• News writing
• Content creation
• Interviewing skills
• Fact checking
• Digital journalism
• Story development
• Research and analysis
• Media ethics
• Editorial writing
• Multimedia production
• Social media reporting
• Public affairs coverage
• Audience engagement
• Data journalism

Training and Development

• Investigative journalism workshops.
• Multimedia content production training.
• Editorial standards and ethics programs.
• Data journalism and research training.
• Media law and compliance education.
• Leadership development initiatives.
• Advanced digital publishing workshops.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Medical aid contributions.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid annual leave.
• Professional development support.
• Media accreditation opportunities.
• Career progression programs.

Performance Indicators

• Story quality and accuracy.
• Audience engagement metrics.
• Investigative reporting output.
• Editorial deadline compliance.
• Source development effectiveness.
• Digital content performance.
• Contribution to newsroom objectives.

Career Advancement Opportunities

• Senior Journalist
• Investigative Reporter
• News Editor
• Features Editor
• Digital Content Manager
• Editorial Manager
• Managing Editor

The Journalist will work within a fast-paced newsroom environment while collaborating with editors, producers, photographers, and digital content specialists. Flexibility to cover breaking news and travel for assignments may be required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Media24 is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace that values diversity, integrity, and journalistic excellence. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, professional experience, editorial capability, and organizational requirements.

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