Multimedia Journalist - Politics

• Produce newsworthy stories that are well researched, accurate, balanced and well written.
• Produce high quality stories that are error free and ready for publication for all platforms.
• Establish a strong network of contacts.
• Editing copy that complies with legal, style and space requirements.
• Follow up stories.
• Use social media to drive readership.
• Supply links, pictures, audio and or videos.
• Use social media to break news and engage with online audience.
• Generate ideas for unique story packages and community focus and reader engagement.
• Manage a personal diary.
• Initiate stories.
• Meet the deadline demand of the title whilst projecting a positive image.

• Must have a tertiary qualification in journalism or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum five years' senior journalism experience working on multiple platforms.
• Having a formal training qualification in multimedia journalism would be advantageous.
• Have a flair for reporting on political and legal matters.
• Must have and be able to supply a contactable list of high-profile contacts.
• Have a strong presence on social media with a number of followers.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.
• Must have extensive contact base.