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Senior News Journalist – Travel and Tourism
Location: | Johannesburg |
Remote work: | Some remote work allowed |
Education level: | Degree |
Job level: | Senior |
Own transport required: | Yes |
Travel requirement: | Occasional |
Type: | Permanent |
Company: | Now Media |
The role
We are seeking a senior news journalist to cover the travel and tourism sector. This role involves news reporting, analysis, and writing on key developments affecting the industry, with a focus on original, operationally relevant journalism. The successful candidate will contribute to Travel News and Tourism Update, respected publications within our portfolio, delivering insightful and authoritative coverage for a professional audience.
Key responsibilities
- Breaking news and analysis: Provide timely, well-researched news stories and features that add value beyond basic reporting
- Interviewing and industry engagement: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, policymakers and business leaders, to deliver exclusive insights
- Curiosity and news acumen: Stay ahead of industry trends, identifying hidden angles and breaking news before competitors
- Data interpretation and industry reports: Analyse industry data, market trends and policy developments to produce informed and insightful articles
- Subject matter expertise and authoritativeness: Establish subject matter expertise by identifying key industry issues and ensuring coverage remains authoritative and insightful
- Collaboration and editorial integrity: Work closely with editors and fellow team members to maintain high journalistic standards, ensuring accuracy, clarity and professionalism in all content
- Event and conference coverage: Attend key industry events, conferences and press briefings to provide on-the-ground reporting and develop relationships
Requirements
- Proven journalism experience: At least five years of newsroom or industry reporting experience, with a strong portfolio of published journalism. Experience covering travel, tourism, aviation, or hospitality is advantageous
- Exceptional writing and editing skills: Strong command of written English, with the ability to craft clear, concise and engaging news stories
- Analytical ability: Ability to interpret complex industry information, policy developments and data to produce insightful content
- Networking skills: Proven ability to cultivate sources and build professional relationships
- Curiosity and initiative: An instinct for spotting trends, asking questions and digging deeper into industry shifts, with an insatiable thirst for knowledge
- Deadline-driven and organised: Ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines without compromising quality
- Autonomy and initiative: Self-starter who can independently pitch, develop and execute high-value stories
- A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle, as travel may be required for industry events
Company Description
Now Media is an established business-to-business publishing house founded in 1953 that values meaningful journalism that speaks to industry professionals in various sectors.Posted on 09 Apr 13:11, Closing date 3 Jun
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