Journalist (B2B) Travel & Tourism

Johannesburg | R14 000 to R30 000 per month (depending on experience)

About Our Client

The company fosters a collaborative newsroom culture where journalists are empowered to build deep industry relationships and make a tangible impact through their reporting.

This role is ideal for a journalist who thrives on uncovering original stories, engaging with industry professionals, and producing clear, insightful journalism for a business audience. You'll be responsible for identifying trends and developments that matter to travel agents, tour operators, and tourism professionals, helping them make informed decisions in a fast-evolving sector.

• Research, investigate, and report on trends, policies, and developments shaping the travel and tourism sectors.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with industry professionals, authorities, and operators.
• Conduct interviews and source original insights from credible contacts.
• Write accurate, engaging, and well-structured news and feature articles for a professional audience.
• Analyse market data, travel trends, and regulatory updates to assess business impact.
• Collaborate with editors and colleagues to uphold editorial integrity and clarity.
• Meet daily and weekly deadlines, delivering consistent, high-quality content.

• Degree or diploma in Journalism, English, Communications, Politics, Economics, or related field (preferred).
• Demonstrated journalism or writing experience (published work required).
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability.
• Conscientious, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy.
• Confident in networking and engaging with industry professionals.
• Organised and dependable, able to manage multiple stories at once.
• Self-motivated and proactive in finding original news angles.
• Valid driver's licence and own transport (travel may be required for events, interviews, and press trips).