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Journalist / Reporter

Research and report stories for print, digital, radio, or TV.

payments Avg: R26,000

description Overview

Journalists gather information, interview sources, verify facts, and publish stories. Many roles require fast turnaround, strong writing, and ethical reporting.

**A Day in the Life:**
Pitching stories, interviewing, writing/editing, and meeting publication deadlines.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:30

Editorial meeting and story planning

10:00

Research and source interviews

13:00

Writing, editing, and fact checking

16:00

Publish, updates, and follow-up reporting

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Junior Reporter

0-2

Step 2

Reporter

2-5

Step 3

Senior Journalist

5-8

Step 4

Editor / News Lead

8+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 15,000 - R 45,000

Soft Skills

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