7 days ago
- Business
- The South African
Freelance writer positions available
The South African website is growing its editorial team and has several exciting opportunities for freelance journalists.
As a writer and journalist for The South African , you will be expected to cover the latest news, lifestyle, sport or finance developments, and produce daily articles for the publication – all while building your writing, editing and digital media portfolio. A degree or similar qualification in journalism
Two-plus years' online writing experience for a news publisher
Own laptop and stable internet/WiFi connection
WordPress experience is an advantage
Excellent writing skills
Contact list of sources and newsmakers
Knowledge and understanding of search engine optimisation (SEO)
Able to work independently and be an excellent communicator
Knowledge of working on social media platforms
Must have a clear grasp of the South African context, cultural nuances, etc.
Proficiency in analytics tools is an advantage
If you meet the above requirements and are excited at the chance of joining one of South Africa's fastest-growing online news publishers, share your CV with freelance@
NOTE: If contacted, you will be required to set aside 90 minutes for a timed assessment.
Position: Freelance writer/journalist (part-time or full-time)
Reporting to: Freelance Army Coordinator
Location: Remote
First established in 2003 by Blue Sky Publications Ltd, has evolved to become one of the most-read websites in South Africa.
We bring you the latest breaking news, lifestyle, sport and finance updates, from South Africa, the African continent and the world at large.
The South African is an independent, no agenda and no bias online news disruptor that goes beyond the news and behind the headlines.
We believe what sets us apart is that we deliver news differently.
While we hold ourselves to the utmost journalistic integrity of being truthful, we encourage a writing style that is acerbic and conversational, when appropriate.
Having started as a print edition targeting expats in the United Kingdom, is now run entirely online with our largest readership footprint based in South Africa.
