A journalist is an individual trained to collect/gather information in form of text, audio or pictures, processes them to a news-worthy form and disseminates it to the public.
Find below are the list of Journalists In South Africa
Yusuf Abramjee
· Jani Allan
· Jonathan Ancer ·
· Brian Bassano ·
B Kojo Baffoe
Benjamin Bennett
How do I contact a journalist?
Check on the website of the media outlet or give them a call
At the very least, there should be a general email or phone number; send an email or give them a call and explain you’re trying to reach this particular journalist/editor.
How do I find a journalist?
Most journalists are on Twitter, so if you put the name of publication or programme you’re interested in in the search bar on the top right, plus the word ‘editor’ ‘journalist’ or editor’, then click ‘accounts’, you’ll get a list of relevant journalists.
How much are journalists paid in South Africa?
A person working as a Journalist in South Africa typically earns around 38,300 ZAR per month. Salaries range from 18,800 ZAR (lowest) to 59,800 ZAR (highest). This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits.
Who are the most respected journalists?
Christiane Amanpour. Amanpour a British-Iranian journalist and television host.
Bob Woodward.
Anderson Cooper.
Louis Theroux.
Shereen Bhan.
How do I contact the media about the story?
To find contact information for a newspaper or TV station, search the name of the media outlet online. Find the organization’s website and search for an “About Us” or “Contact” tab. Most news organizations publish an email or phone number for tips on stories.
How do I find journalists to pitch?
6 Ways to Find the Right Reporters to Pitch
Research competitors. Every brand probably feels that it has a competitor that seems to always get mentioned in the media.
Check your reading list. What are your favorite publications?
Help reporters.
Google is your friend.
Search media databases.
Start small.
Does journalism pay well?
The overall median salary for media and journalism occupations is $54,780, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). However, earning potential depends a lot on job description, work environment and experience.
How long is a journalism pitch?
The ideal pitch is four or five paragraphs long at most. You want to intrigue your editor and give them the facts they will want to know without taking up too much of their time.