Are you a Political Reporter with a passion for decoding South Africa’s complex political landscape? Daily Maverick wants to hear from you!

Daily Maverick is a fiercely independent news publication dedicated to fearless journalism and holding power to account. The Political Reporter role is will drive significant political coverage by producing original, compelling, high-impact stories across multiple formats, integrating data insights (such as election trends or public spending), and staying up to date on local, provincial, and national governance.

In this role, you will actively contribute to the development of our junior journalistic talent, while upholding Daily Maverick's core values of truth, accuracy, and transparency in a high-pressure political environment.