Multimedia Journalist

Job description

• Produce compelling and timely digital first content, including news stories, features, and multimedia elements.
• Innovate and experiment with storytelling formats to enhance audience engagement.
• Ensure that editorial content targets are met consistently

• Create or source multimedia content, such as videos, podcasts, and interactive features, to complement written articles.
• Collaborate with the editorial, product development and distribution teams to develop visually appealing and immersive digital experiences.
• Familiarity with existing Content Management Systems used by Independent Newspapers will be an advantage

• Cover breaking news events, conduct interviews, and report on relevant topics with accuracy and speed.
• Stay updated on current affairs and trends to provide timely and insightful news coverage.
• Break exclusive stories consistently that are followed by other media.

• Optimize digital content for online platforms, ensuring maximum reach and engagement.
• Utilize analytics and audience feedback to inform content decisions and enhance user experience.

• Excellent knowledge of how to optimize content for search engines and improve discoverability.
• Implement SEO best practices to enhance the visibility of digital content.

• Collaborate with the broader team to ensure a cohesive and integrated content strategy.
• Participate in editorial meetings and contribute ideas for content development.
• Provide a mentorship role to junior colleagues where required

• Stay abreast of digital media trends, emerging technologies, and audience behaviours.
• Propose and implement innovative approaches to digital storytelling and content delivery.

• Uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity, accuracy, and ethical reporting.
• Strict adherence to Independent Newspapers style guide
• Strict adherence to Independent Newspapers Press Code
• Strict adherence to deadlines
• Ensuring that stories produced are error free and of a publishing standard

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree/ Diploma in Journalism, Media Studies, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a digital journalist with a knowledge on multimedia content production.
• Strong understanding of digital media trends, online news consumption, and audience behaviour.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with basic video editing tools, podcast production, and interactive content creation.
• Experience with SEO best practices and digital analytics.
• Commitment to journalistic integrity, ethical reporting, and diversity and inclusion.
• Must have a driver’s licence & own vehicle