An opportunity for an experienced Horse Racing Reporter exists within our Editorial Department, reporting to the News Editor of The Citizen newspaper.
Purpose of the job:
To cover horse racing events assigned by the News Editor and to write accurate and well-written events for daily publication.
Main Responsibilities:
• Production of accurate and well-written copy
• Gathering of horse racing news from a variety of reliable sources
• Generation of ideas and proposals for new stories
• Covering important events/issues timeously
• Establishing a network of contacts
• Ability to work overtime and on weekends
Preference will be given to individuals who will add to the diversity of the organization.
Should you not receive feedback from The Citizen, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Requirements
• Extensive knowledge of horse racing
• Talent for writing coupled with a keen news sense.
• Keen interest in reading newspapers
• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Journalism
Advantageous
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook
• Communication skills
• Relationship-building skills
• People skills
Grade 12/Std 10 Certificate
• Valid driver's license a must
• Own vehicle a must
Personal Skills/Attributes
• Ability to work accurately
• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline driven
• High degree of professional Journalistic conduct
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
City: Industria West
Via: bizcommunity.com
Contact Information:
For inquiries: nhlanhla@citizen.co.za
For submissions: nhlanhla@citizen.co.za
Website: http://www.citizen.co.za/