MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:<\/p>\n
\tTo develop, edit and support the production of SABC News\u2019 multimedia content and compile related, long-term features \/ projects to increase content engagement and contribute to user \/ audience growth<\/p>\n
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:<\/p>\n
\tConceptualise, brainstorm and produce multimedia content for SABC News\u2019 digital \/ online platforms
\n\tCompile features and special reports for SABC News\u2019 online and social media platforms
\n\tResearch stories and potential interviewees through various news mediums
\n\tCreate various forms of multimedia news, data stories and features, including infographics, digital news cards, listicles, explainers, animation and relevant audiovisual content etc.
\n\tAssist SABC News with graphic design projects and daily assignments, such as modifying images and creating designs for distinctive features
\n\tWrite and produce original stories \/ content from pre- to post-production, on and off the field, such as mobile journalism stories in the form of packages, podcasts, voiceovers and various forms of visualisation tools
\n\tAssist the Digital News editorial team with graphic designs, scheduling and operational duties
\n\tProvide digital and multimedia support to all SABC News platforms
\n\tKeep abreast of the latest news, developments, trends and upcoming events
\n\tInform team leader\/s of story developments
\n\tMaintain constructive and effective relationships with all stakeholders and partners
\n\tEnsure adherence to policies set by partners such as Google, YouTube and internal platforms, such as SABC+
\n\tCommunicate professionally and effectively with critical production areas such as the multimedia editors
\n\tCompile analytics and other required reports, including production ones<\/p>\n
REQUIREMENTS:<\/p>\n
\tNational diploma in journalism or any other relevant tertiary qualification
\n\t5 \u2013 7 years\u2019 experience in journalism, multimedia production or related discipline\/s
\n\tMultimedia or mobile journalism, graphic design, video editing and live streaming in the digital news environment will be advantageous
\n\tExperience with website content production, such as Content Management Systems
\n\tAdherence to South Africa\u2019s Constitution, broadcasting, publishing and other laws, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, the Press Council and BCCSA codes and decisions, the SABC Editorial Policies; News style-guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
\n\tUnderstanding of current trends in news and digital media
\n\tExcellent news sense, editorial judgement and general knowledge
\n\tExcellent command of written and spoken English
\n\tExcellent understanding and use of social media as a journalistic tool and opportunity to engage SABC News\u2019 audience and promote SABC News and Current Affairs and engage its audience professionally<\/p>\n
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