Do you want to be a journalist?
Think you have what it takes?
Caxton Local Newspapers are looking for trainee multi-media journalists to join the 2017 Caxton Editorial Cadet School’s one-year training programme with a possible second-year learnership extension. Applicants who meet the criteria will be invited for interviews.
All potential candidates will have to show evidence of the following:
National Senior Certificate with English passed;
Strong written and oral communication skills;
A keen interest in news, current affairs, people and business;
Accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation;
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and/or own blog) activity;
An ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines;
Computer proficiency;
An ability to grasp complex issues quickly and explain them in simple, concise language;
Putting awkward or unwanted questions to people who do not wish to answer;
Working long and irregular hours;
Residing in the operational area of this newspaper;
Studying towards a learner’s/ drivers license and
Access to a vehicle
Email your CV together with a motivational letter of no longer than 400 words why you should be considered for the Editorial Cadet School to editor.courier@caxton.co.za or hand deliver to the Northern Natal Courier offices at 28 Beaconsfield Street, Dundee.
Please quote EditCadets2017 on your application. No applications received after 18 November 2016 will be considered and if we have not responded to your application after 25 November 2016, you may assume your application was not successful.
