Job Description

Key purpose of role

To plan, write, compile and deliver news bulletins in keeping with EWN brand.

Key performance areas



Identify lead stories

Write up stories

Subbing news stories

Compile news bulletins

Record and edit audio

Ensure quality scripts and audio

Read news bulletin

Do live crossings with reporters

Work directly with the online team

Meet tight deadlines

Report on local and national news events

Develop and maintain contacts

Effective supervision of news vehicles

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum required qualification:

Diploma/degree in journalism or relevant work experience

Minimum years of experience:

Minimum of 3 years' experience

Additional role requirements:

Some travel

Valid driver's license

Needs to have covered a wide range of stories

Needs an excellent network of contacts

Needs to be well respected as a journalist

Needs to be passionate about news and setting the news agenda in the industry

Current affairs - local, national, international news

Good political contacts - constantly updated on news, newspapers, radio news, internet, TV news

Excellent reading and writing skills in English

Excellent radio voice

Excellent interviewing skills

Ability to meet half hourly deadlines

Digital editing knowledge

Have a keen 'news sense'

Applicant needs to be a self-starter, able to deliver under minimal supervision

Willing to learn all aspects of EWN - from anchoring to reporting to online.

Ability to work on social networking sites and contribute to www.ewn.co.za

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work long hours and prepared to go the extra mile

Ability to be a team player

Passionate about the media industry - and radio news in particular.

Proactive

Great work ethic

Collaborative

Suitable candidates will be selected in accordance with Primedia Broadcasting's Employment Equity Policy. Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Send your detailed CV to broadcastingcareers@primedia. co.za' > broadcastingcareers@primedia.co.za with the Subject Line " EWN Anchor ". The closing date for applications is 07 October 2025 .