Sport Reporter

Job Summary

To produce unique content for the News24 Sport website and the News24 subscription service. The successful candidate, based in either Johannesburg or Cape Town, should have a thorough understanding of Formula 1, the local (SA) sports scene and an excellent writing ability with sufficient journalistic credentials.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Create unique content across a range of sporting codes, with a strong focus on Formula 1, to help differentiate News24 Sport from its competitors.
• Sub-editing content from wire agencies.
• Writing, editing and publishing of content on assigned sections
• Selecting of content as or when required by News24 Sport Editor
• Must be able to stand in for other Content Producers and oversee content production across the site when required.
• Takes responsibility for quality of content and general appearance of these sections.

Skills & Competencies

• An online journalist with a competitive drive and sound news judgment who does not settle for second best and will ensure best practice on his/her sections of the site.
• A self-starter with a passion for online content, looking to define him/herself as a member of the team responsible for South Africa's largest online content product.
• Must have excellent sub-editing & writing skills .
• Must have the ability to enhance content to ensure best practice presentation of said content on the website.
• Must be willing to work irregular hours and over weekends & must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have an excellent command of the English language.
• Must be able to communicate well on different levels.
• Must be able to communicate with diplomacy and tact with consumers.
• Must be versatile and flexible and adaptable to change.
• Must be able to perform under pressure.
• Must be willing to interview people by phone, by e-mail, and in person, perhaps outside the office.

Minimum Requirements

• Tertiary Education preferable (Journalism / Media or Media management preferable.
• Must have a thorough understanding and knowledge of online news.
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent subbing skills.
• Minimum 5 years of sports journalism experience.

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.