Journalist

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in journalism at a leading news or print agency.
• Experience with multimedia reporting, including photography and video.
• Strong communication skills with excellent writing and editing abilities.
• Hands-on experience with MS Office, particularly MS Word and MS Excel.
• Excellent interviewing and fact-checking skills with attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms and digital marketing tools, such as Buffer or Hubspot.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of media ethics and legal standards for journalism.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Experience in investigative journalism or specialised reporting.
• Knowledge of SEO principles and digital analytics tools.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS).
• Willingness to travel to research news stories.
• Fluency in multiple languages.