Senior Journalist at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        

• Specialised writing and high-level content output:
• Identifying noteworthy items for reporting and storytelling purposes;
• Compiling various relevant reports for the workstream and other institutional bodies such as the Rectorate, Senate, etc.;
• Developing relevant content for all internal and external media platforms, including statements (internal and external), mailers and other related announcements;
• Following up on leads generated by the workstreams and developing relevant content for internal and external platforms - news articles, media releases, social media content, opinion editorials, etc.;
• Collaborating with the team and multi-media producer towards the development of relevant content for platforms.
• Communication strategy:
• Defining communication risks, issues, challenges, and opportunities in collaboration with internal partners;
• Aligning outputs in various formats with divisional and institutional strategic policy documents.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• Relevant B-degree or equivalent qualification in communication, media, journalism, public relations, politics, humanities, social science, or education;
• At least ten years' experience in a media or corporate communication environment;
• Extensive research, writing and media production experience at senior level;
• The ability to compile reports;
• Portfolio of writing about a diverse range of topics;
• Strong, systematic organisational skills;
• The ability to function effectively in a multilingual and multicultural environment;
• Computer literate in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Outlook, and Teams;
• Accurate reporting of information and fine attention to detail.