VACANCY: DIRECT (PRINT MEDIA – NEWSPAPER) SALES REPRESENTATIVEThe Citizen currently has a vacancy for a Direct Sales Representative in its sales department. The suitable candidate will be part of a vibrant, forward-thinking team, and be responsible for selling advertising opportunities to direct advertisers.It is the ideal opportunity for an energetic, self-motivated person with a passion for sales. The successful candidate will report directly to the Direct Sales Manager.Requirements for the position• Minimum qualification: National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or similar• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a direct sales environment, related to the specific portfolio which will be discussed during the interview• Sales or marketing diploma (IMM/AAA) will be an advantage• Willing to do a minimum number of client visits per month of which the majority must be new business.• Market knowledge and insight• Strong customer service ability• Strong negotiation skills• Must be able to establish and maintain business relationships• Proven references in terms of client basis within the portfolio field• Be able to cold canvass and must be target-driven• Strong admin and planning skills and computer literate• Proven experience on direct sales• Tenacity and initiative• Own reliable transport and driver’s license: not negotiable• Own cell phoneKey responsibilities• Ensure targets are met and exceeded• Grow existing and new business by effectively identifying new opportunities• Needs analysisPlease send suitable applications with a full CV to cvs@citizen.co.zaReference in subject line: Direct Sales RepresentativeClosing date for applications: 30 April 2024Preference will be given to individuals who will add to the diversity of the organisation.The Citizen reserves the right to not fill the position.NEWS REPORTER x 2Two positions for News Reporters exist within our Editorial Department reporting to the News Editor of The Citizen newspaper. The positions are full time, office-based, when not out in the field and based in Industria West, Roodepoort.Purpose of the job:To cover news events assigned by the News Editor and to write accurate and well-written stories for daily publication.Main Responsibilities:Production of accurate and well-written news copyInterviewing people in a range of circumstancesSeeking out and investigating stories via your contactsUse sources, documents, computer-assisted reporting, and other journalistic tools to develop, report and write exclusive/unique storiesWork with the News Editor in the development of story and project ideaseditorDo fact checking of all articles you writeAdhere to Code of Ethics and Editorial Standards and PracticesEstablishing a network of contactsMonitor electronic news outlets to pick up on news leads and story ideasWorking across the different news platforms of The CitizenTaking stories forward at any time of the day, on the most appropriate news platform of The CitizenUpdate social media accounts for the purpose of promoting The Citizen’s digital strategy.Study and adhere to The Citizen and citizen.co.za’s Voice and Style Guide.Identify and develop newsworthy online stories in conjunction with the news editorMonitor and utilise analytics to maximise all stories and articles published on citizen.co.za.Adhere to Google algorithm requirements and write with SEO and Google search in mind. Although this is a print position and the Reporter will write for the newspaper, The Citizen has a digital-first mindset and all Reporters must be familiar with digital concepts such as analytics and SEO.Core Competencies: Knowledge/Experience Skills Attitude Talent for writing coupled with a keen news sense and interest in breaking news and current affairs MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook Ability to accurately, speedily and under pressure Ability to adapt to changing news and media scene, with a keen interest in news media Excellent relationship -building and communication skills High degree of professional journalistic conduct Matric and Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Journalism Ability to communicate and post on news events via multiple social media platforms Deadline driven At least 4 years’ mainstream journalism experience in a national newsroom Experience in monitoring and utilising analytics Ability to work both independently and in a team Established network of contacts Experience in adhering to Google algorithm requirements and writing with SEO and Google search in mind. Availability to work at times irregular hours and on weekends due to the nature of news. Other requirements:Own vehicle essentialSolid referencesNo criminal recordPlease send suitable applications with a full CV to cvs@citizen.co.zaReference in subject line: News ReporterClosing date for applications: 30 April 2024Preference will be given to individuals who will add to the diversity of the organisation.The Citizen reserves the right to not fill the position.ONLINE SUB-EDITORA position for an Online Sub Editor exists within our Editorial (Digital) Department, reporting to the Digital News Editor of The Citizen. This position is office-based in Industria West, Roodepoort.General:• Must be competent as a copy sub.• Must be able to work according to strict deadlines.• Must be passionate about online news and have a strong news sense and interest in current affairs.• Will work office-based shifts as per operational requirements.Copyediting:• Writes or rewrites headlines that work well online, not relying on the headlines off the wires, from journalists or what was in the paper.• Able to correct common and more subtle errors of grammar, typos, etc.• Ability and application to rewrite and re-angle copy whenever necessary.• Give feedback to team members who commit the same errors repeatedly.• Should be able to prioritise stories.• Should have enough of a grounding in the facts of whatever stories are dominating the news cycle that he or she will be able to contextualise stories accurately where required or ask the journalist concerned to research and add required information.• Should be able to spot and rectify mistakes or have these re-checked if something does not seem right.• Should be aware of the laws that govern our industry so that we do not get into trouble legally or from a more general perspective.• Names need to be checked and their spelling needs to be consistent.• Monitor analytics to maximise all stories and articles published on citizen.co.za.• Adhere to Google algorithm requirements and edit with SEO and Google search in mind.• Study and adhere to The Citizen and citizen.co.za’s Voice and Style Guide.• Adhere to Code of Ethics and Editorial Standards and Practices.Core Competencies:Knowledge/Experience• Matric/Grade 12 qualification or SAQA Accredited Equivalent• An appropriate bachelor’s or higher degree in Journalism/Linguistics or appropriate work experience.• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mainstream journalism in a national news room.• Advanced awareness of media law and current trends.• Please send suitable applications with a full CV to cvs@citizen.co.za• Reference in subject line: Online Sub Editor• Closing date for applications: 30 April 2024• Preference will be given to individuals who will add to the diversity of the organisation.• The Citizen reserves the right to not fill the position.#J-18808-Ljbffr