Senior News Journalist Trade Industry
Senior News Journalist Trade Industry
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Job Description
My client is seeking a skilled and driven Senior News Journalist to join their respected businesstobusiness media organization that produces content across both print and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have a solid grounding in news journalism and a proven ability to identify and report on impactful sectorspecific lead stories. This role is focused on coverage within the travel and tourism industry requiring a professional who is eager to become an expert in a niche field and establish a strong network of industry contacts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and write original compelling lead news stories relevant to the travel and tourism trade sector.
- Establish and maintain a network of reliable sources and industry contacts.
- Monitor industry trends and developments both locally and internationally to inform reporting.
- Attend events conduct interviews and represent the publication within the industry.
- Collaborate with editorial and content teams to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Deliver content that reflects a clear understanding of the B2B media environment and its audience needs.
Key Requirements:
- A degree in Journalism English Communications or a related field (preferred).
- Demonstrated experience in news reporting (minimum 23 years).
- Strong news judgment and ability to break stories quickly and accurately.
- Excellent writing and editing skills with attention to clarity tone and style.
- Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.
- Previous experience covering the travel or tourism sector is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel as needed for industry events and ontheground reporting.
- Must have a valid drivers licence and access to a personal vehicle.
- Applicants must currently reside in Johannesburg.
Additional Notes:
- A proactive curious mindset and genuine interest in becoming a niche industry expert are essential.
- A proactive curious mindset and genuine interest in becoming a niche industry expert are essential.
Employment Type
Full Time
