Job Description

THE SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION Position:Senior Reporter (Eastern Cape) Reporting Line:Eastern Cape Assignment Editors Division:News and Current Affairs Scale Code:401 ( Peromnes 8, Paterson CU) Position ID:60018966 CLOSING DATE: 29 OCTOBER 2025 THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To identify, initiate, investigate, research, and produce incisive journalism, that is fair, accurate, and compelling in accordance with SABC News and Current Affairs editorial objectives and the public broadcasting mandate. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: * Conceptualise and produce stories for News and Current Affairs across platforms in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and public mandate. * Present and produce a weekly diary of proposed stories to the Editor/s. * Conduct interviews and provide in-depth and comprehensive treatment of stories for SABC News broadcasting and digital publishing platforms. * To stand in/act on the desk when the Assignment Editor is off or on leave. * Provide story leads to Editor/s, break evidence-based stories, and coordinate interviews for various News and Current Affairs platforms as required. * Attend diary meetings and contribute to editorial discussions on self-initiated and other stories. * Conduct primary investigations for original, incisive, and compelling content. * Professionally live Tweet coverage of breaking and rolling events and stories. * Ensure that all treatment of stories adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Council codes, as well as to all other broadcasting regulations and policies. * Ensure balance and appropriate contextualisation of stories. * Support themed coverage and special productions with background information for depth and breadth. * Contribute textual and audio-visual news items and features to the digital news platforms. * Ensure appropriate and audience-friendly visualisation of all numerical and textual data. * Employ evidence-based insights to generate ground-breaking story ideas and angles. * Work with relevant research agencies, think tanks, and universities to enrich news production. * Contribute to panel discussions on matters of journalistic and editorial interest. * Collaborate with specialist researchers to deliver content-rich stories for all News and Current Affairs platforms. * For TV, work closely with video journalists/video editors to ensure visuals, interviews, and edited products are of the highest standard. * Perform post-production tasks as required, including but not limited to, ensuring the transcribing, editing, and final mixing of the story. * Be a reputable and trustworthy representative of SABC News and Current Affairs. * Adhere to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA, and Press Council codes and ensure high-quality editorial and production standards. * Adhere and comply with the organisational policies and procedures. * Observe journalistic and editorial ethics, as well as craft protocols, and uphold SABC News and Current Affairs integrity. REQUIREMENTS: * National Diploma/ Bachelors degree in Journalism / Media studies NQF 6/7. * 8 years experience in News and Current Affairs field reporting. * A proven and demonstrable ability to produce for more than one broadcasting/publishing platform is a must. * A well-established and active digital media presence. * Proven track record of exceptional of journalistic performance. * Preference will be given to white males / females.
THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To identify, initiate, investigate, research, and produce incisive journalism, that is fair, accurate, and compelling in accordance with SABC News and Current Affairs editorial objectives and the public broadcasting mandate. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: * Conceptualise and produce stories for News and Current Affairs across platforms in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and public mandate. * Present and produce a weekly diary of proposed stories to the Editor/s. * Conduct interviews and provide in-depth and comprehensive treatment of stories for SABC News broadcasting and digital publishing platforms. * To stand in/act on the desk when the Assignment Editor is off or on leave. * Provide story leads to Editor/s, break evidence-based stories, and coordinate interviews for various News and Current Affairs platforms as required. * Attend diary meetings and contribute to editorial discussions on self-initiated and other stories. * Conduct primary investigations for original, incisive, and compelling content. * Professionally live Tweet coverage of breaking and rolling events and stories. * Ensure that all treatment of stories adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Council codes, as well as to all other broadcasting regulations and policies. * Ensure balance and appropriate contextualisation of stories. * Support themed coverage and special productions with background information for depth and breadth. * Contribute textual and audio-visual news items and features to the digital news platforms. * Ensure appropriate and audience-friendly visualisation of all numerical and textual data. * Employ evidence-based insights to generate ground-breaking story ideas and angles. * Work with relevant research agencies, think tanks, and universities to enrich news production. * Contribute to panel discussions on matters of journalistic and editorial interest. * Collaborate with specialist researchers to deliver content-rich stories for all News and Current Affairs platforms. * For TV, work closely with video journalists/video editors to ensure visuals, interviews, and edited products are of the highest standard. * Perform post-production tasks as required, including but not limited to, ensuring the transcribing, editing, and final mixing of the story. * Be a reputable and trustworthy representative of SABC News and Current Affairs. * Adhere to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA, and Press Council codes and ensure high-quality editorial and production standards. * Adhere and comply with the organisational policies and procedures. * Observe journalistic and editorial ethics, as well as craft protocols, and uphold SABC News and Current Affairs integrity. REQUIREMENTS: * National Diploma/ Bachelors degree in Journalism / Media studies NQF 6/7. * 8 years experience in News and Current Affairs field reporting. * A proven and demonstrable ability to produce for more than one broadcasting/publishing platform is a must. * A well-established and active digital media presence. * Proven track record of exceptional of journalistic performance. * Preference will be given to white males / females

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