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Job Opening: Sports Reporter for People's Post (South Africa)

Deadline: 22 August 2011

PEOPLE'S POST, a Media24 publication and member of WP Newspapers, prominent publisher of community newspapers in the Cape Peninsula, offers an exciting career opportunity for an enthusiastic sport reporter at its Tokai office.

Responsibilities include:

• Generating, reporting and writing articles on sport events (also schools sport);
• Building extensive contacts in the sport communities in People's Post's distribution area;
• Networking with the public and sport personalities;
• Understanding and growing the target market.

The ideal candidate:

• Has matric or equivalent;
• Has a journalism qualification and reporting experience;
• Shows initiative and can act independently;
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of a variety of sports;
• Has an excellent command of written and spoken English;
• Can work under pressure;
• Will be able to quickly cultivate a wide range of sport contacts;
• Is prepared to be trained in layout;
• Is prepared to work irregular hours;
• Has a valid driver's licence.

In exchange for the successful candidate's services, the company offers a competitive remuneration package, as well as membership of the retirement and medical fund for persons who qualify for these. Interested persons are kindly requested to send their CV via e-mail to communities@media24.com

CLOSING DATE: 22 August 2011

Please note that if you have not heard from us by 31 August 2011, your application can be considered as not having been successful.

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: communities@media24.com

For submissions: communities@media24.com

Website: http://www.media24.com/

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