The incumbent would be required to ensure all technical aspects of the bulletin are met. To assist with producing creative and compelling content for the Channel.
Interpersonal and team relationships
Build, support and maintain interpersonal and team relationships to ensure stable working environment and achievement of team objectives
Personal development
Complete Individual Development Plan.
Attend learning and development courses.
Participate in peer and team learning initiatives.
Budget Compliance
Comply with work rules, standards and methods.
Take care to minimise waste.
Writing
Good knowledge of South African and global news.
Ability to write to visuals.
Fact checking all details.
Stories must be accurate and unbiased.
Be able to write factual copy with mininal supervision.
Technical
Excellent understanding of newsroom workflow systems( Dalet).
Ability to edit visuals, cut headlines according to script.
Cutting of bytes, interviews and overlay.
Conduct research on programme topics.
Check electronic media, social media and articles of interest.
Check archives for specified and appropriate visuals.
Communication
Ability to work in a team.
Good inter-personal skills.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure in a breaking news environment.
Being able to problem solve especially in a breaking news environment.
Have valuable contacts to enhance the channelxe2x80x99s news coverage through unique tip-offs.
Be persuasive and convincing to newsmakers that the channel needs to be on top of news.
Compile and provide info pack for the Anchors for guest interviews.
Arrange and suggest guests for the various shows.
Qualifications
National Senior Certificate - Essential
3-year National Diploma in Broadcast / Journalism - Essential
Bachelorxe2x80x99s Degree in Broadcast / Journalism - Advantageous
Experience
3 years in Broadcast / Journalism / Producing - Essential
Driver's Licenses - Essential
Computer Literacy
MS Office Suite
Functional /Technical Competencies
Problem solving skills
Planning skills
Organising skills
Decision-making skills
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Presentation skills
Facilitation skills
Coping under pressure
Conflict handling skills
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