Journalist

Company Description

At Caters Media Group, we leverage a trusted network to reach billions, ensuring your message resonates far and wide. As a full-service multimedia agency, we specialise in content creation and campaign execution, partnering with clients from strategic planning to production and delivery. Our extensive library of rights-cleared content supports brands, production houses, social media pages, publishers, and creators in telling their stories confidently. With over 1 billion social media impressions and a robust audience of over 14 million, we amplify your reach in today's crowded digital landscape.

About the Role

Do you love social media, thrive on discovering eye-catching stories and videos, and have a knack for spotting the next viral hit before it happens If so, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We're looking for a creative, tenacious, and driven Journalist to join our dynamic team. You'll play a key role in sourcing shocking, unusual, funny, and outrageous real-life stories and viral videos that grab attention, spark conversation, and make people stop scrolling.

At Caters Media Group, we are a leading international multimedia company, sourcing, creating, and distributing amazing video and image content to the world's largest media outlets.

Responsibilities

• Research and uncover unique real-life human-interest stories with strong appeal to younger audiences.
• Spot viral videos across multiple platforms before they trend, ensuring they meet customer briefs.
• Build and maintain networks to identify and pitch potential stories quickly.
• Reach out to contributors and content creators worldwide, negotiating rights and permissions with tact and professionalism.
• React quickly to breaking news scenarios by remotely sourcing relevant stories and clips.
• Work closely with editorial and global teams to package stories for maximum impact.
• Complete vital administrative tasks accurately and on time.
• Deliver against performance targets set by the line manager.

About You

Skills Required

Digital Media, Media Production, Journalism, Social Media, youth culture