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Jobs offered South Africa

News Reporter

Remuneration:market-related 
Location:Mafikeng
Education level:Degree
Job level:Mid/Senior
Type:Permanent
Reference:#REP10/24
Company:Motswako Media


We are seeking a field reporter to join our news agency, Newsnote, to be located in Mafikeng, North West.

  • Research topics and assigned story ideas and follow up on updates, written and/or recorded according to the Newsnote style guide
  • Make follow up reports and stories generated throughout the week for the current affairs programme
  • Write and translate scripts both in Setswana and English
  • Identify and develop relationships with experts and contacts who provide tips and leads on stories
  • Conduct interviews and prepare news sound bites
  • Come up with story ideas and own diary
  • Weekly production of radio features
  • Prepare and present the weekly news review program
  • Work in the field, taking notes, cultivating sources, analysing events and writing accurate articles
  • Attend news conference and a variety of community events
  • Stay up to date with privacy, contempt and defamation laws
  • Interview people in a range of different circumstances
  • Build contacts within communities and industry to maintain a flow of news
  • React to breaking news stories
  • Record all interviews and produce sound clips using the appropriate technical equipment as provided
  • Produce concise and accurate work according to the style guide and strict deadlines
  • Create and upload news content on the online platform, which includes tweets
Requirements:
  • Diploma or degree in journalism/media studies
  • 4-5 years' experience in writing and reporting 
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Setswana
  • The ability to speak and understand other languages would be an added advantage 
  • An established network in government, business, community structures and other related entities
  • Expected to cover events in the North-West Province and other areas that your work will take you from time to time
  • Valid driver's licence


Posted on 01 Oct 14:04, Closing date 30 Nov

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