Freelance Writing Opportunities at ‘The South African’

The South African website is expanding its editorial team and currently has several exciting opportunities for freelance journalists.

As a writer and journalist for The South African, your primary responsibilities will include covering the latest developments in news, lifestyle, sport, and finance, as well as producing daily articles for the publication. This role offers a chance to build your writing, editing, and digital media portfolio.

What We’re Looking For

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• a degree or similar qualification in journalism;
• at least two years of online writing experience for a news publisher;
• your own laptop and a stable internet/WiFi connection;
• WordPress experience, although not essential, is a definite advantage;
• excellent writing skills;
• a contact list of sources and newsmakers;
• a good understanding of search engine optimisation (SEO) principles;
• the ability to work independently and communicate effectively;
• knowledge of social media platforms and their use;
• a clear grasp of the South African context, including cultural nuances; and
• proficiency in analytics tools, which is desirable.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and are excited about joining one of South Africa’s fastest-growing online news publishers, please share your CV with freelance@blueskypublications.com.

NOTE: If contacted, you will be required to set aside 90 minutes for a timed assessment.

Job Details

Position: Freelance writer/journalist (part-time or full-time)

Reporting to: Freelance Army Coordinator

Location: Remote

Remuneration: Our payment structure is based on a page view model. Earnings are calculated and paid weekly, based on the total page views your published articles generate during that week.

About Us

Established in 2003 by Blue Sky Publications Ltd, The South African website has grown to become one of the most popular online news sources in South Africa. We provide our readers with the latest breaking news, lifestyle, sport, and finance updates from South Africa, the African continent, and around the world.

We pride ourselves on being an independent, unbiased online news source that goes beyond the headlines. Our approach to news delivery is unique, and we strive to maintain the highest level of journalistic integrity while presenting our stories in an engaging, conversational style.

Originally a print edition targeting expats in the United Kingdom, The South African is now a fully online publication, with our largest readership based in South Africa.