Government Seeks Freelance Writers
Government Seeks Freelance Writers
Description
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) calls on freelance writers to apply to provide articles and news for government publication.
Requirements
- An appropriate three- year degree or equivalent qualification in Journalism, Communication Science and or Public Relations
- At least 2 years proven record of writing for print and online platforms
- Journalism experience in print and online media, with broadcast experience as an optional advantage
- Knowledge:
- Ability to solicit content and liaise with various information providers of levels
- Ability to write well- researched articles within a short space of time
- Ability to do minimal subediting of own copy
- Excellent command of the English Language
- Understand the requirements for effective writing
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and interviewing skills
- Ability to use Social Media platforms as part of communication and information and dissemination channel
- Ability to take photographs
- A valid driver’s license is essential
Duties
- Professional writing (for both print and electronics forms) of analysis and feature articles as well as news for Vuk’uzenzela Newspaper and Public Sector Manager (PSM) magazine on a bi-weekly and monthly basis.
- Ensure that written articles meet the needs of targeted audiences and deadline for both publications.
- Contribute towards generation of story ideas for content plans across for the publications and online platform.
- Writing comprehensive news articles and features on government programmes and policies.
- Sourcing and gathering of newsworthy articles for Vuk’uzenzela and Public Sector Manager magazine.
- Liaise regularly with editors.
How To Apply
Post your applications to:
The DG of Government Communication and Information System, Private Bag X745. Pretoria 0001
Or hand over to : Tshedimosetso House, cnr Francis Baard & Festival streets, Hatfield, Pretoria
