Reporters

South First is looking for enthusiastic news junkies to join its reporting team. The ideal candidate must have an insatiable passion for news and an unwavering commitment to the ethics of journalism. The candidate must be motivated towards journalism for the greater good.

Responsibilities:

Break exclusive stories that compel follow-ups, action, and impact.
Track news constantly and identify stories that need more focus, perspective.
Use RTI, documents, government data and policies to develop stories.
Focus on South-centric reportage and analyses.
Present stories in multi-media format, including text, audio-visual, and interactive tools.
Coordinate with the editorial desk to ensure factual, clean, and easy-to-comprehend news reports.

Eligibility:

Must have at least 3 years of experience in reporting.
A penchant for in-depth, investigative and ground reportage.
Ability to track news from multiple sources offline and online.
Proficiency in the regional language.
Basic camera and video presentation skills.
Ability to dabble in multiple beats.