Journalist internship/junior writer

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Job description

Dottry Media has a great opportunity for someone who is interested in gaining experience working in a digital newsroom environment.

The freelance internship is for three months, with the option of full-time employment. The intern will be responsible for creating and submitting content for three publications, in both English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities and duties

  • Staying up to date with news, sourcing news, creating fresh news articles across titles
  • Managing back-end uploading and sharing on all social media platforms
  • Some design work will be included, as well as working on design programmes

Qualifications and Skills

  • Degree in journalism, communications
  • Excellent command of both Afrikaans and English language
  • Own car, computer, Wifi
  • Attention to detail, spelling and grammar
  • Thrive on daily deadlines and a hard-work environment
  • Works well under extreme pressure
  • Manages time well
  • Self-motivated

Please submit a 200 word news story that is relevant in South Africa today, together with a short paragraph about why you would fit in well with us. Email [email protected]

Company Description

Dottry Media (Pty) Ltd is a privately-owned publishing house in South Africa, with titles such as find-it.co.za, newssnatch.com, moomie.co.za, healforhope.com, onlinecosa.co.za. The environment is work-from-home, 08:00-17:00, with constant communication with the editor and commercial manager.

Remuneration:R5000 per month basic plus commission 
Location:Countrywide
Remote work:Only remote work
Education level:Degree
Job level:Junior/Mid
Type:Contract
Company:Dottry Media (Pty) Ltd