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Caxton Joburg West is looking for a go-getting wordsmith

We are looking for a journalist to join the Caxton Local Media West Rand Branch team.

Do you have a passion for news?

Do you care about your community?

Caxton Joburg West calls for applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the position of journalist.

Requirements:

  • A degree or diploma in journalism will be to your advantage
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Afrikaans
  • Must be an all-rounder able to cover all types of news including hard news and investigative stories
  • Experience in a similar environment preferable
  • Computer literacy
  • Candidate must live in Roodepoort or be willing to relocate to Roodepoort
  • Must be willing to work weekends and overtime
  • A solid understanding of deadlines and an ability to work well under pressure are essential
  • A valid driver’s licence and own roadworthy vehicle compulsory
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team

We offer:

  • Basic salary
  • Petrol allowance
  • Pension/Provident fund

If you are interested and would like to apply, email CV to [email protected]. Applications must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and CV.

Closing date for applications: 26 March 2021. If you have not been contacted by 30 March 2021, please consider your application unsuccessful.

At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!

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