Job Specifications

Passion

Candidates must be readers of Daily Maverick and passionate about the work we do.

Requirements

• A degree, not necessarily in journalism, is a prerequisite
• A good command of the English language is advantageous.
• For journalism graduates, at least some experience in a newsroom

Expectations

• Must have an understanding of and interest in Multimedia, graphics and data
• Must have own computer and cellphone
• Ability to work independently and out of regular office hours

How to apply

Send your CV to [email protected]. Give us five highlights in bullet point in the body of the mail.

Please indicate location preference – Johannesburg or Cape Town. (Tip: Write a subject heading that will catch our eye)

What to include

• A critique of no more than 500 words (so make every word count) on Daily Maverick (what’s good and where we can improve and why you would be a good fit for the organisation)
• Submit an original previously unpublished article with the hope of getting it published in Daily Maverick. It can be an interview, a well-researched news article, or an Op-Ed/analysis.
• Submit two examples of published work.

Deadline for submissions: October 15, 2018

EE candidates will be given preference. Acceptance on to the programme is not a guarantee of further employment at the end of it. DM