Media24 is one of South Africa's biggest and most established media houses. We share their insider tips to get you through their hiring process.

Media24 is the biggest media company in South Africa and leading the pack in the rest of Africa. With its head office in Cape Town, there are offices in Pretoria, Auckland Park, PE and Bloemfontein and all over Africa too...

Under the banner of Naspers Limited, the media giant has interests in newspapers, magazines, digital publishing, printing, distribution, book publishing, online services and ecommerce - with its own logistics company too. Yep, it’s huge!

Media24 reaches over 22 million South Africans through the products and services including brands like News24, Daily Sun, Beeld, DRUM, Gridwatch and Netwerk24.

The group also includes big names such as NB Publishers, Via Afrika, On the Dot and Spree, each of which operates as independent units that require their own teams of writers, managers, techies, and support staff who usually make up a functioning business.

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As if you need any more convincing, it’s worth mentioning the amazing perks for all permanent staff, which include medical aid, pension fund, a fantastic rate for DSTV subscriptions for staff and their friends and family, and even a free Employee Assistance Programme. The best thing about the company, however, has to be the environment - as long as the work you do is impeccable and you are efficient, you will be treated well. The well-being of each employee is most important - above all else.

Tip: Impress your interviewer by showing how you embody Media24’s four core values: Courage, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

So, with an endless range of opportunities and perks, you’re surely keen to apply to their positions now? Well, to make it easier for you to land your dream job at Media24, we’ve gotten some insider tips directly from Media24’s Talent Manager, Allison Arnold. She says these are the best ways to improve your chances of being offered a position at Media24.

1. Promote your positive qualities

Media24 is looking for candidates that are innovative, adaptable, pressure resilient and passionate. Promote your principles, especially as they align to Media24’s core values of respect, integrity, courage and accountability.

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2. Ensure that your online reputation is professional

Media24 does in fact Google all potential employees. If your web presence is not on par, you won’t get the call back.

3. Do your research

Make sure that you’re familiar with the ins and outs of Media24, its operations, and some of its products.

 “You cannot convince us that you would love to work for us if you do not know what we do,” says Arnold. She adds that the biggest mistakes interviewees make, is not researching the details of the company.

 Tip: Check out www.media24.com for the latest news and information about everything Media24 gets up to.

 4. Prepare for interview questions

Arnold says that you will be expected to answer competency based questions and technical questions.

This means that you should be able to provide real life scenarios of how you’ve previously dealt with difficult professional situations, while proving that you are up to date with the latest in your industry.

5. Dress comfortably

Media24 wants to meet the real you. As such, Arnold suggests that you come as you are. Media24’s work environment allows each employee to express their individuality through many mediums.

Something special for all recent graduates:

They have an amazing graduate programme for all first time job seekers. Keep an eye out if you’re an aspiring Software Developer, Multimedia Journalist, Product Manager, Marketing guru, Journalist (print, digital and multimedia)’, or Book Publisher.

For absolutely everyone else, Media24 is your oyster! Apply here today...

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