Website Media24 (Pty) Ltd
Media24 is South Africa’s leading publisher with interests in digital media and services, newspapers, magazines, ecommerce, book publishing, print and distribution. It is part of Naspers, a multinational group of media and ecommerce platforms. Strategy Our purpose: Building communities through con… read moretent, technology and commerce. What we do: We create experiences. Through excellent journalism, and products and services that are relevant and useful, we serve our customers wherever they are. How we do it: We use customer insights to develop and deliver products that inform, entertain, educate and connect audiences. Our values The core values that drive Media24’s conduct are courage, integrity, accountability and respect. Media24 Centre 40 Heerengracht Cape Town 8001
Key responsibilities:
Ensuring that News24 sets the local business news agenda by covering all the key developments in Corporate South Africa, the economy, and financial markets.
Commissioning, writing and editing articles that are legally sound, accurate and engaging.
Managing, supporting and developing team members.
Skills and Competencies:
The successful candidate is an experienced business journalist with a strong track record of covering financial topics.
Clear understanding of markets and South Africa’s corporate sector, with a large network of expert contacts in various sectors.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
A demonstrated commitment to the highest standard of journalism and ethical reporting.
Exceptional writing, editing, and fact-checking abilities under tight deadlines.
Strong storytelling skills, and the ability to translate complex technical topics into accessible articles with visual components.
Skilled in planning, executing, and leading successful projects.
Qualifications and experience:
At least 7 years’ experience as a financial journalist.
A proven track record in companies reporting.
Management experience.
A relevant tertiary qualification.
Digital experience in a business news environment is recommended.
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