Multimedia Journalist

Job description

Content creation: Produce compelling and timely digital first content, including news stories, features, and multimedia elements.Innovate and experiment with storytelling formats to enhance audience engagement.Ensure that editorial content targets are met consistentlyMultimedia production: Create or source multimedia content, such as videos, podcasts, and interactive features, to complement written articles.Collaborate with the editorial, product development and distribution teams to develop visually appealing and immersive digital experiences.News coverage: Cover breaking news events, conduct interviews, and report on relevant topics with accuracy and speed.Stay updated on current affairs and trends to provide timely and insightful news coverage.Break exclusive stories consistently that are followed by other media.Audience engagement: Optimize digital content for online platforms, ensuring maximum reach and engagement.Utilize analytics and audience feedback to inform content decisions and enhance user experience.SEO optimization: Excellent knowledge of how to optimize content for search engines and improve discoverability.Implement SEO best practices to enhance the visibility of digital content.Collaboration with teams: Collaborate with the broader team to ensure a cohesive and integrated content strategy.Participate in editorial meetings and contribute ideas for content development.Innovation and trends: Stay abreast of digital media trends, emerging technologies, and audience behaviours.Propose and implement innovative approaches to digital storytelling and content delivery.Quality assurance: Uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity, accuracy, and ethical reporting.Strict adherence to the group’s style guideStrict adherence to the group’s press codeStrict adherence to deadlinesEnsuring that stories produced are error free content and of a publishing standard

Requirements

Diploma Bachelor's degree/ diploma in journalism, media studies, or a related field.Proven experience as a digital journalist with a knowledge on multimedia content production.Strong understanding of digital media trends, online news consumption, and audience behaviour.Have a flair for tackling and writing a wide variety of stories with a strong network and contact base within the relevant communities.Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.Familiarity with basic video editing tools, podcast production, and interactive content creation.Experience with SEO best practices and digital analytics.Commitment to journalistic integrity, ethical reporting, and diversity and inclusion.Must have a driver’s licence & own vehicle Apply by email: vacanciescape@corporateservice.co.za