Reporter (Economics Desk) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

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 editorial objectives and the public broadcasting mandate.

Key Accountabilities:

Initiate and deliver stories for news and current affairs in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and public mandate.
Submit a weekly diary of proposed stories and discuss it with the editor.
Conduct interviews for stories and ensure balance and editorial clarity
Produce content for SABC News’ broadcasting – radio and TV and digital publishing platforms as required.
Maintain the Economic news reporting beat as designated.
Provide story leads to editors and coordinate interviews for various news platforms as required.
Ensure that all treatment of stories adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes as all other broadcast regulations and policies.
Ensure that stories are sufficiently contextualized.
Conribute audio-visual and textualfeatures and news items to digital news platforms as required.
Ensure appropriate and audience-friendly visualisation of any numerical and textual data.
Live tweet coverage of rolling events and stories.
Utilise SABC News Research expertise to deliver content-rich stories.
Collaborate with the video journalist to ensure that visuals and interviews are of the highest standard and enhance storytelling.
Work closely with the video editor to ensure the insert is edited to ensure a product 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

Requirements:

National Diploma/ Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualification – NQF6/7
4 years’ proven experience in news and current affairs field reporting, with a knowledge of the economic beat.
Knowledge of SABC Editorial Policies, broadcast legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Proven ability to produce for more than one broadcasting platform.
Proven track record of exceptional of journalistic performance.
Knowledge of television news and current affairs production processes and systems.
Understanding of public broadcasting principles and obligations
Clear broadcast voice.
Ability to work under pressure, irregular hours and tight deadlines is essential.
Advance computer skills (Microsoft, Internet, Dalet/Audacity, and ENPS).
Exceptional news sense and editorial judgement.
Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
Must have a valid driver’s licence.