About the Role
Role Overview:
Now Media is an established B2B publishing house that offers a family-oriented environment, ongoing learning opportunities, and close engagement with industry leaders—including C-suite executives. We believe journalism matters, and we expect original, impactful work from our team.
We currently have job openings for journalists focusing on travel, tourism, and energy. Each position involves in-depth research, reporting, and writing on key developments in your chosen sector (rather than covering all industries). Our journalists contribute to respected publications—including titles such as Travel News, Tourism Update, and Energize—and have opportunities to make a difference through targeted editorial that reaches a wide professional community.
Key Responsibilities:
Sector-Specific Research and Reporting: Investigate current news, trends, and developments affecting your chosen sector (travel, tourism, or energy) within the B2B space.
Interviewing: Conduct interviews with industry professionals, including C-suite executives, stakeholders, and thought leaders for firsthand insights.
Writing and Storytelling: Produce well-researched, compelling news stories and articles tailored to each publication’s audience.
Data Interpretation: Analyze industry reports and technical information to create accurate, insightful content that resonates with readers.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Work closely with editors and fellow writers to ensure the highest standards of journalism and editorial integrity.
Meeting Deadlines: Manage your workload effectively, delivering quality work on time in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
Professional Experience: Demonstrated journalism or writing experience, with a portfolio of published work. Previous exposure to travel, tourism, or energy topics is highly advantageous.
Educational Background: A degree in Journalism,English, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
Core Skills:
Excellent command of written English and strong editing abilities
Ability to interpret data and industry reports for clear, engaging articles
Confidence in networking and building industry contacts
Strong organizational skills to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
Self-motivation to produce original, high-quality reporting
Practical Requirements: A valid driver’s license and vehicle, as travel may be needed for events and interviews.
About the Company
At Now Media, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful B2B publications by delivering timely and relevant news stories. As a leading travel trade publisher in South Africa since 1953, Now Media is recognised for its innovative approach to promoting the freight, travel, tourism, energy and ICT engineering sectors. The company is based in Illovo, Johannesburg. For more information, visit Now Media.