Human Interest/ Entertainment Writer

Briefly News is one of the biggest news and entertainment platforms in South Africa. Briefly News is a partner of LEGIT company, a media holding operating in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana, with projects like Legit.ng, TUKO.co.ke and YEN.com.gh. RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitoring trending human interest/ entertainment content stories Sourcing ideas for exclusive human interest/ UGC content stories Sourcing comments from experts, entrepreneurs. Writing and publishing human interest/ entertainment content stories that resonate with our audience (including news articles, interviews, and feature articles about sports) Participating in all activities related to human interest/ UGC content content direction Ability to churn out articles in perfect English. What we offer: Competitive payments Friendly working environment Unlimited opportunities to learn and grow Opportunity to interact with some of the best in the industry Exclusive access to the advanced technologies and tools. Degree or Diploma in journalism/media studies or related field At least 2 years of experience in journalism and writing human interest/ entertainment content Passion for writing human interest/ UGC content Impeccable communication and interviewing skills, both written and verbal Strategic and analytical thinker Ability to go the extra mile Self-driven individual with a strong desire to constantly learn and adapt Work under minimal supervision Ability to work remotely (good internet connection and a laptop, minimum Intel Core i3).