Reporting<\/p>\n
\tWork collaboratively with cameramen and other members of a reporting team.
\n\tAttend and report on events that are of interest to the public.
\n\tDeliver scripted, spontaneous, live, and prerecorded reports on newsworthy events.
\n\tProvide compelling packages with content for television.
\n\tConduct live reports from the field ensuring accuracy and objectivity.
\n\tEnsure that stories have depth and quality.
\n\tConduct in-studio lives that are professional and informative.
\n\tRespond to breaking news events quickly and accurately
\n\tProvide the news desk with regular updates on stories by adhering to the editorial deadlines.
\n\tEnsure adherence to story deadlines.
\n\tTake a multi-media approach to individual stories done by use of graphics and animations thereby ensuring good quality, still pictures as well as moving visuals and overall content are shared, prepared and edited properly and ready for air.
\n\tEnsure a professional appearance, language use, and manner throughout reports.<\/p>\n
Interviews<\/p>\n
\tDeliver high-quality live and recorded reports, maintain strong news contacts, and ensure compelling multi-platform content.
\n\tRepresent the organization at events, including: conferences, press briefings, events, and interviews.
\n\tInterview a range of people – eye-witnesses, authorities, and people of interest in news stories, newsmakers
\n\tBriefs the Camera Operator and Interviewee prior to broadcast.
\n\tStoryboards
\n\tConduct preliminary telephonic interviews.
\n\tAsk probing and follow-up questions.
\n\tEnsure interviews contain a variety of voices and\/or angles.
\n\tConduct interviews with people involved in the story, either in-person or remotely.
\n\tConduct live and on camera interviews that are hard-hitting and probing.<\/p>\n
Research<\/p>\n
\tIdentify, investigate, and verify news stories, attend meetings, and ensure factual accuracy.
\n\tIdentify newsworthy events, conduct in-depth research, attend diary meetings, and generate compelling stories.
\n\tConduct research and write scripts on topics prior to broadcasts.
\n\tAttend weekly diary meetings to pitch, discuss story ideas and developments and plan the week ahead with the team.
\n\tCheck electronic media (wires), social media and articles of interest.
\n\tCheck archives for specified and appropriate visuals.
\n\tStay updated with the latest local, national, and international news.
\n\tResearch and gather information on current events and news stories.
\n\tReceive assignments or investigate news leads\/tips
\n\tIdentify exclusive or unique storytelling opportunities.
\n\tMaintain a high accuracy rate with minimal fact-checking revisions required.<\/p>\n
Script Writing<\/p>\n
\tWrite well-researched, accurate scripts aligned with visuals for balanced and fair reporting.<\/p>\n
Stakeholder Relationships and Networking<\/p>\n
\tEngage actively in discussions, ensuring collaboration across multiple teams.
\n\tBuild strong relationships, develop sources, and collaborate with media teams.
\n\tDevelop contacts and sources for use in reporting
\n\tCollaborate with editors, colleagues
\n\tBalance workloads effectively to maximize efficiency and minimize last-minute chaos.
\n\tEffective and efficient management of teams for targeted audience\/s.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/p>\n
\tNational Diploma in\u00a0Media Studies\/Television\/Journalism and\/or Communications – Essential
\n\tBachelors Degree in\u00a0Media Studies\/Television\/Journalism and\/or Communications – Essential<\/p>\n
Experience<\/p>\n
\t5 – 8 years in\u00a0News, Television, and\/or Broadcast Journalism – Essential
\n\tDrivers Licences – Essential<\/p>\n
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