News Assistant

By selecting “Apply” above, you indicate you have read and acknowledge the Applicant Privacy Notice and Dow Jones Cookie Policy, including data transfers as described in the Policy. Job Description: The Wall Street Journal is looking for an enthusiastic and organized news assistant to join our Africa bureau in Johannesburg. This is a great opportunity to learn the trade at the world's leading business publication and work alongside a group of experienced correspondents covering the continent. Successful candidates will have an interest in financial and economic journalism, be familiar with political and other news in South Africa and region and be able to share some published writing samples. Knowledge of more than two South African languages is a plus. In addition to some administrative tasks, the news assistant will learn to cover economic indicators, company earnings and interest-rate decisions by the South African Reserve Bank and get a chance to write news and feature articles for the Journals print and online editions. You will: * Pitch and write your own articles, including on South African economic and financial news * Help arrange interviews and contribute reporting to other reporters’ articles * Take on administrative task for the bureau You have: * At least two years of journalism experience * Strong organizational skills * South African nationality or permanent residency Dow Jones , Making Careers Newsworthy All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets . Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, please reach out to us at TalentResourceTeam@dowjones.com. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line. Business Area: NEWS/WSJ Job Category: News/Editorial Group Union Status: Non-Union role Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News. This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day. If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.