Senior Verslaggewer/ Senior Reporter
Listing reference: novme_000009
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 20 July 2026
Position summary
Industry: Publishing, Printing & Reproduction
Job category: Media, Advertising, PR, Publishing and Marketing
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Novus Media nooi ervare joernaliste om hul loopbaan voort te sit in die redaksie van ‘n nuwe Afrikaanse weekblad. Suksesvolle aansoekers sal uitstaan deur ‘n sterk algemene kennis, buitengewoon goed ingelig wees oor nuus en kreatief in Afrikaans kan skryf./ Novus Media invites experienced journalists to continue their careers in the editorial team of a new Afrikaans weekly newspaper. Successful applicants will stand out by having strong general knowledge, being exceptionally well informed about news, and being able to write creatively in Afrikaans.
Job description
- Belangstellendes moet bereid wees om oor ‘n wye verskeidenheid nuusonderwerpe te werk, vaardig wees in ‘n multimedia-omgewing en ‘n veelsydige benadering uitleef./ Interested parties should be willing to work across a wide range of news topics, be skilled in a multimedia environment, and embrace a versatile approach.
- Ervaring in die vestiging van ‘n groeiende kontaktlys in die nuusveld is nodig./ Experience in building a growing contact list in the news field is necessary.
- Spanwerk gaan belangrik wees./ Teamwork is going to be important.
- Asook om onder druk en met spertye te werk./ Also, being able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Aand- en naweekskofte sal ook verwag word./ Evening and weekend shifts will also be expected.
- Kandidate met spesifike belangstellingsvelde soos politiek, sakenuus, sport, onderwys en meer sal sterk oorweeg word, maar belangstelling om steeds ook algemene nuus dek is belangrik./ Candidates with specific areas of interest such as politics, business news, sports, education, and more will be strongly considered, but having interest in covering general news is also important.
- Groei in die skryf van aktuele en ontledende artikels en rubrieke is ook belangrik./ Growth in writing current and analytical articles and columns is also important.
Minimum requirements
- ‘n Tersiêre kwalifikasie in joernalistiek, kommunikasie of tale is ‘n vereiste./ A tertiary qualification in journalism, communication, or languages is required.
- Verwante studierigtings soos ekonomie, regte, drama, kunste en ander sal ook oorweeg word indien die bogenoemde joernalistieke passie en vaardighede teenwoordig is./ Related fields of study such as economics, law, drama, arts, and others will also be considered if the above-mentioned journalistic passion and skills are present.
- Sowat drie jaar of meer ervaring as joernalis sal in die aansoeker se guns tel./ About three years or more of experience as a journalist will count in the applicant's favor.