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Financial and professional services writer
Reporting to: Companies editor/editor
Department: Editorial
Location: Parktown, Johannesburg
Position overview:
Business Day is looking for a Financial Services and Professional Services business writer. We’re seeking an applicant with a track record of news, analysis and sharp analytical pieces. Storytelling, scoops and the pursuit of ambitious stories are encouraged. Applicants should have a demonstrated knowledge of business and finance and be able to drive day-to-day coverage, company earnings, fast-moving breaking news and enterprise stories. The successful candidate will provide content for both print and online, and must be an active participant on social media, or at least demonstrate a working knowledge of digital platforms.
Main responsibilities and outcomes:
- Produce well-written, relevant, accurate and balanced news stories;
- Establish and maintain communication with contacts with a view to sourcing stories;
- Work to established style and deadlines;
- Ensure delivery of high quality stories;
- Perform any other duty as is reasonably assigned by the companies desk;
- An ability to manage multiple stories simultaneously under strict deadlines and to weigh in quickly with smart analysis;
- Resourcefulness, attention to detail and the ability to file with speed, accuracy and clarity;
- Proven ability to write clearly and authoritatively; and
- Receptiveness to feedback and openness to change.
Minimum qualifications and requirements
- Relevant diploma/degree;
- At least five years’ experience in journalism;
- A demonstrated knowledge of finance and business;
- Excellent news-gathering, research and writing skills;
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Unimpeachable integrity;
- A solid contact base; and
- Ability to travel and work irregular hours.
Personal skills/attributes
Qualified applicants may submit their CV, cover letter, three writing samples and two references to managing editor Kevin O’Grady at ogradyk@businesslive.co.za
Closing date: 31 October 2022
Arena Holdings is an affirmative action employer and as such, preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organisation. Kindly take note that should we do not respond to you in the next 21 days, you may regard your application as unsuccessful.
Resources Writer
Reporting to: Companies editor/editor
Department: Editorial
Location: Parktown, Johannesburg
Position overview:
Business Day is looking for a Resources Writer. We’re seeking an applicant with a track record of news, analysis and sharp analytical pieces. Storytelling, scoops and the pursuit of ambitious stories are encouraged. An understanding of SA’s complex regulatory environment in the resources sector, experience of covering court cases, understanding financial results, and an appreciation of labour and community dynamics are critical. There is increasing appetite for ESG (environmental, social and governance) stories, needing an understanding of these three legs of socially acceptable mining. Applicants should have a demonstrated knowledge of business and finance and be able to drive day-to-day coverage, company earnings, fast-moving breaking news and enterprise stories. The successful candidate will provide content for both print and online, and must be an active participant on social media, or at least demonstrate a working knowledge of digital platforms.
Main responsibilities/outcomes:
- Produce well-written, relevant, accurate and balanced news stories;
- Establish and maintain communication with contacts with a view to sourcing stories;
- Work to established style and deadlines;
- Ensure delivery of high-quality stories;
- Perform any other duty as is reasonably assigned by the companies desk;
- An ability to manage multiple stories simultaneously under strict deadlines and to weigh in quickly with smart analysis;
- Resourcefulness, attention to detail and the ability to file with speed, accuracy and clarity;
- Proven ability to write clearly and authoritatively; and
- Receptiveness to feedback and openness to change.
Minimum qualifications and requirements:
- Relevant diploma/degree;
- At least five years’ experience in journalism;
- A demonstrated knowledge of finance and business;
- Excellent news-gathering, research and writing skills;
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Unimpeachable integrity;
- A solid contact base; and
- Ability to travel and work irregular hours.
Personal skills and attributes
Qualified applicants may submit their CV, cover letter, three writing samples and two references to managing editor Kevin O’Grady at ogradyk@businesslive.co.za
Closing date: 31 September 2022
Arena Holdings is an affirmative action employer and as such, preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organisation. Kindly take note that should we do not respond to you in the next 21 days, you may regard your application as unsuccessful.
