Job Overview<\/p>\n
\tTo produce exclusive, agenda-setting stories for News24 in support of a transparent and accountable society. The investigative journalist is a seeker for the truth and has the forensic capabilities to unearth wrongdoing in the private and public sector. The successful applicant will work as part of News24\u2019s investigations unit and will report to the Assistant Editor. He or she will be expected to work in a challenging environment, as part of team and produce agenda-setting and well-sourced investigations on a regular basis.<\/p>\n
Duties & Responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tResearch and investigate corruption and wrongdoing in the state, private companies and state-owned enterprises;
\n\tDeliver well-written investigative articles, supported by multimedia, on a regular basis;
\n\tDeliver breaking news scoops on a regular basis;
\n\tCollaborate with the editorial, graphics and video teams in packaging investigative stories for maximum impact on digital platforms;
\n\tSource and analyse relevant data sets and information caches.<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements<\/p>\n
\tAn appropriate tertiary qualification.
\n\tAt least five years’ experience as an investigative journalist on a major South African news title.<\/p>\n
Skills & Competencies<\/p>\n
\tProven ability to identify, investigate and expose wrongdoing in society, in the private and public sectors;
\n\tEstablished network of relevant sources;
\n\tAbility to forensically unpack data in ways that are useful and empowering to readers;
\n\tThe capacity to deal with pressure and threats;
\n\tAbility to tell complicated stories in a digestible way;
\n\tEmbracing new ways of storytelling other than text.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.media24.com ) or<\/p>\n
media24.simplify.hr<\/p>\n
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