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The Record and Northsider is looking for a journalist!

The Roodepoort Record and Roodepoort Northsider are looking for a journalist to join the Caxton Local Media West Rand Branch team.

Do you have a passion for news?
Do you care about your community?
Roodepoort Record and Roodepoort Northsider call for applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates whose credentials match those listed below:

Requirements:
• A degree or diploma in journalism will be to your advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Afrikaans
• Must be an all-rounder able to cover all types of news including hard news and investigative stories
• A minimum of 5-years’ experience in a similar environment
• Computer literacy
• Candidate must be willing to relocate to Roodepoort
• Must be willing to work weekends and overtime
• A solid understanding of deadlines and an ability to work well under pressure are essential
• A valid driver’s licence and own roadworthy transport are compulsory
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team

We offer:
Basic salary
Petrol allowance
Pension/Provident fund

If you are interested and would like to apply, email CV to jpeach@caxton.co.za. Applications must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and CV.

Closing date for applications: 25 March 2019. If you have not been contacted by 29 March 2019 please consider your application unsuccessful.

At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!

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