Vacancy: Full-time Journalist

Requirements:

• A recognised journalism degree or diploma
• Experience in a community newspaper and newsroom environment
• Ability to write well-constructed and accurate articles, which reflect both sides of a story
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work unsupervised and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to anticipate problems and formulate solutions
• Must have good interviewing skills and an excellent command in English and Afrikaans
• Photographic skills
• Must be computer literate with multimedia and online media skills
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and own vehicle

Personal skills/attributes:

• Accountable and responsible
• Detail-orientated and focused
• Deadline-driven
• Self-motivated and resourceful
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Passionate and enthusiastic with a positive attitude

Closing date: 28 July 2017
Email: aferreira@lowvelder.co.za
To start: ASAP

If you have not heard from us within 7 days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.