Start-up Journalist

Remuneration:	negotiable to be discussed
Location:	Randburg, Ferndale
Remote work:	Some remote work allowed
Education level:	Degree
Job level:	Management (Snr - Executive, 5+ yrs)
Type:	Temporary
Reference:	#Start-up Journalist
Company:	Adclick Africa

We are on the lookout for a freelance journalist who is dedicated to crafting excellent original content. The candidate should have exceptional writing and research skills and the ability to adapt to our varying needs. Our ideal candidate requires a minimum of five years’ experience writing topics related to business start-ups, entrepreneurs, small Businesses, etc. 

Submit up to three writing samples, so we can get an idea of your best work. Feel free to include links to your content or portfolio in your application.

Journalist responsibilities:

• Creating and editing original copy that is accurate, well-researched and meets the needs and deadlines.
• Use SEO principles to maximise copy’s reach
• Ensuring that you meet all regular and recurring deadlines.
• Reviewing and editing work for editorial approval.
• Using all your findings to prepare clean, concise and factual articles.
• Adhering to the ethical code of the profession.
• Keeping records of all notes, interviews and audio files.
• Creating trustworthy relationships with contacts and sources for use in future research.
• Keeping up-to-date on the latest news developments by attending events, studying different papers, opinion pieces and social media.
• Collecting, verifying and deciphering data.

Journalist requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English or a relevant field.
• Experience with SEO
• Minimum of five years working experience as a journalist or reporter within the small Business and start-up industry is required.
• Capable of maintaining an ethical and objective standard in reporting.
• Ability to meet deadlines and accurately fact-check information.
• Excellent observation and judgment skills.
• Superb communication and networking skills, along with an aptitude to effectively extract information.

Payment terms:

• R1.50 per word 

Posted on 02 Feb 12:08, Closing date 3 Apr