While the exact requirements for each position may vary, listed below you will find the basic (absolute) requirements that all candidates must have in order to be considered. We suggest that if you do not have these basic qualifications, you do not apply until you do. The candidate is responsible to demonstrate they meet this basic threshold, and to furnish evidence to our satisfaction.
All candidates must:
- be at least eighteen years of age (some exceptions for ‘junior reporters’);
- be legally eligible to contract and not prohibited from journalism;
- be able to speak, read and write in the English language (clearly and fluently);
- have experience using computer systems, the internet, basic office software applications;
- have a means of accepting payment (e.g. a bank account, etc);
- have a physical address whereat letter mail/courier can be received;
- not have criminality preclusive to function, or bring the company into disrepute;
- have ready access to a computer, telephone, and internet connection (to access our systems);
- be competent to supply and operate whatever equipment your role requires;
- have good hygiene, suitable dress and footwear (according to your role);
- be physically and emotionally fit for the role;
- have a history of keeping trust.
Questions about these basic requirements should be directed [here].
General Competencies
We are seeking candidates with the following competencies. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate their abilities, and their desire to continually develop them. While the experiential and skill sets demanded change from position to position, we look for these competencies in all potential team members.
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Self Confidence a core belief in your own abilities and competency, while acknowledging and understanding personal limitations and deficiencies – always striving to achieve more and better … |
Communication the ability to actively listen, organize, and articulate complex thoughts and narratives, verbalize points and perspectives, write poignantly and succinctly …. |
Analytical Thinking the ability to procedurally and logically analyze situations and events, organize solutions to problems, summarize results, develop matrices, and harness the power of information … |
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Self Control the ability to keep your emotions in check in rapidly changing, diverse, and stressful situations, and to restrain from negative actions even if provoked; to remain calm and focused … |
Organization and Strategy an understanding of systems and processes; ability to develop, organize, and implement plans; to meet deadlines; the ability to develop and manage resources; a long-term vision … |
Relationship Management strong desire and ability to establish and develop professional relationships, and to maintain a mutually beneficial, reciprocal network of contacts; to identify and pursue opportunity … |
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Respect for Diversity the true desire to learn about different cultures, backgrounds, social and economic circumstances; the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, so to speak; empathetic approach … |
Stress Management the ability to identify and manage (in a positive way) stresses inherent to this line of business, including physical demands, setbacks, frustration, deadlines, workload, etc … |
Independence the ability to remain productive without supervision; to self-organize, prioritize, and attack workload; to be resistant to coercion, trends and bandwagon-ism; to strive for excellence … |
