About the position
Journalist (B2B) Travel & Tourism
Join one of South Africa's most established B2B publishers covering the travel and tourism industry.
Johannesburg | R14 000 to R30 000 per month (depending on experience)
About Our Client
Our client is a respected leader in B2B publishing with a long-standing reputation for independent, high-quality journalism. Their publications are trusted across South Africa's travel and tourism sectors for their accuracy, insight, and industry relevance. The company fosters a collaborative newsroom culture where journalists are empowered to build deep industry relationships and make a tangible impact through their reporting.
The Role: Journalist (B2B) Travel & Tourism
This role is ideal for a journalist who thrives on uncovering original stories, engaging with industry professionals, and producing clear, insightful journalism for a business audience. You'll be responsible for identifying trends and developments that matter to travel agents, tour operators, and tourism professionals, helping them make informed decisions in a fast-evolving sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, investigate, and report on trends, policies, and developments shaping the travel and tourism sectors.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with industry professionals, authorities, and operators.
- Conduct interviews and source original insights from credible contacts.
- Write accurate, engaging, and well-structured news and feature articles for a professional audience.
- Analyse market data, travel trends, and regulatory updates to assess business impact.
- Collaborate with editors and colleagues to uphold editorial integrity and clarity.
- Meet daily and weekly deadlines, delivering consistent, high-quality content.
About You
- Degree or diploma in Journalism, English, Communications, Politics, Economics, or related field (preferred).
- Demonstrated journalism or writing experience (published work required).
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking ability.
- Conscientious, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy.
- Confident in networking and engaging with industry professionals.
- Organised and dependable, able to manage multiple stories at once.
- Self-motivated and proactive in finding original news angles.
- Valid driver's licence and own transport (travel may be required for events, interviews, and press trips).
Desired Skills:
- Degree
- Journalism
- English
- Communications
- Politics
- Economics
