Main purpose of the position:<\/p>\n
\tTo identify, initiate, investigate, research, and produce incisive journalism that is fair, accurate and compelling in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public broadcasting mandate.<\/p>\n
Key Accountabilities:<\/p>\n
\tInitiate and deliver stories for news and current affairs in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and public mandate.
\n\tSubmit a weekly diary of proposed stories and discuss it with the editor.
\n\tConduct interviews for stories and ensure balance and editorial clarity
\n\tProduce content for SABC News\u2019 broadcasting \u2013 radio and TV \u00a0and digital publishing platforms as required.
\n\tMaintain the Economic news reporting beat as designated.
\n\tProvide story leads to editors and coordinate interviews for various news platforms as required.
\n\tEnsure that all treatment of stories adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes as all other broadcast regulations and policies.
\n\tEnsure that stories are sufficiently contextualized.
\n\tContribute audio-visual and textual features and news items to digital news platforms as required.
\n\tEnsure appropriate and audience-friendly visualisation of any numerical and textual data.
\n\tLive tweet coverage of rolling events and stories.
\n\tUtilise SABC News Research expertise to deliver content-rich stories.
\n\tCollaborate with the video journalist to ensure that visuals and interviews are of the highest standard and enhance storytelling.
\n\tWork closely with the video editor to ensure the insert is edited to ensure a product of the highest standard.
\n\tPerform post-production tasks as required, including but not limited to, ensuring the transcribing, editing and final mixing of the story.
\n\tBe a reputable and trustworthy representative of SABC News<\/p>\n
Requirements:<\/p>\n
\tNational Diploma \u00a0in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualification – NQF6
\n\t4 years\u2019 proven experience in news and current affairs field reporting, with a knowledge of the economic beat.
\n\tKnowledge of SABC Editorial Policies, broadcast legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
\n\tProven ability to produce for more than one broadcasting platform.
\n\tProven track record of exceptional of journalistic performance.
\n\tKnowledge of television news and current affairs production processes and systems.
\n\tUnderstanding of public broadcasting principles and obligations
\n\tClear broadcast voice.
\n\tAbility to work under pressure, irregular hours and tight deadlines is essential.
\n\tAdvance computer skills (Microsoft, Internet, Dalet\/Audacity, and ENPS).
\n\tExceptional news sense and editorial judgement.
\n\tExceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
\n\tMust have a valid driver\u2019s licence.<\/p>\n
Deadline:19th April,2026<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
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