Newton Media Group

Senior Reporter

Newton Media Group

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Location Type: Remote

Location: South Africa

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Salary

💰 ZAR 22,000 per month

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Research, break and write engaging daily news stories
  • Produce high-quality features based on financial data and company analysis
  • Develop original editorial ideas from concept to publication
  • Interview senior executives and build strong industry relationships
  • Turn press releases and reports into compelling editorial content
  • Upload stories across multiple CMS platforms
  • Support the production and distribution of newsletters
  • Source and edit images using Canva or similar tools
  • Apply SEO best practice to maximise visibility and reach
  • Help keep event and publication content up to date online

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience as a senior reporter or editor
  • Good news sense and headline writing ability.
  • Proven ability to write clean, accurate copy at pace
  • Experience working with press releases, raw news feeds, and transforming them into engaging stories
  • Solid editorial judgement and the confidence to pitch original angles
  • A deep understanding of data and financial reports in the context of large companies.
  • The ability to translate this information into unique, readable reports and features.
  • A strong grasp of digital publishing, SEO, and CMS tools (e.g. WordPress, Wix, Blaze)
  • Image sourcing and editing skills (Canva or similar)
  • The ability to manage competing deadlines calmly and professionally
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills, telephone manner
  • A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to editorial integrity
  • Degree level qualification in media, journalism or related subjects
  • Fluent English speaker
  • Proficient at using different IT systems including Microsoft Office, Google G-Suite, website CMS’s (WordPress or similar) and able to pick up technology easily
Benefits
  • Competitive freelance rate
  • Financial assistance programme
  • Referral scheme
  • Fully remote working
  • Friendly, collaborative global editorial team
  • Access to wellbeing and mental health support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
news writingeditorial judgementSEOdata analysiscopywritingimage sourcingfeature writingheadline writingcontent editingdigital publishing
Soft Skills
organisational skillscommunication skillsattention to detailability to manage deadlinesinterpersonal skillscreativityadaptabilityprofessionalismconfidencenews sense
Certifications
degree in mediadegree in journalism