VACANCY: The Dispatch is hiring, send your CVs through

Position: Reporter

Department: Editorial

Reporting to: Head of online

A vacancy exists for an experienced and dynamic multimedia journalist to join the Daily Dispatch editorial department.

Purpose of the Job: To provide newsworthy and high-quality digital content, including audio and video. Publish the content on DispatchLive web pages and all our digital platforms. Drive the Dispatch’s digital presence using Facebook, Twitter, and other appropriate social media to promote the newspaper and the brand. Ensure that material on the Dispatch website is accurate and attractive. Monitor readers’ comments in all digital platforms.

Person Specification: Post-matric qualification in journalism and multimedia/ video, or a related discipline. At least two to three years experience in online journalism. Must have a driver’s license.

Core Competencies Required:

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of the Eastern Cape and South African current affairs.
  • Thorough knowledge of the web, multimedia and WordPress.
  • Knowledge of the online media industry, web page layout and social media
  • Knowledge of HTML and other web development and programming technologies
  • Knowledge of journalism and news writing
  • Knowledge of, and adherence to, high standards of media ethics
  • Skills

    • Excellent  story generation and contact building skills
    • Ability to help train colleagues on the website
    • Accuracy
    • Experience in Electronic or New Media production.
    • Ability to work on applications such as WordPress, Pinnacle, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, After Effects etc and digital media such as Flash.
    • Creative thinking abilities and able to pitch ideas
    • Accuracy
    • Attitudes

      • Team-orientated
      • Willingness to work irregular hours
      • Self-motivated
      • Deadline, results and quality focused
      • Professional
      • Ethical
      • To start soonest

        Applications to be sent Nosiphiwo Pinyana

        e-mail: nosiphiwop@dispatch.co.za

        Tel: 043 702 2020

        Closing date: Friday, August 8

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