The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC (SOC) Limited, is a Schedule 2 (Major Public Entity) entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act NO. 1 of 1999, as amended. It was established through an Act of Parliament in 1936, which replaced the previous state-controlled African Broadcasting Corporation. This was followed by the enactment of the ...
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Continually identify and initiate key Radio and TV news stories.
Plan, organise and co-ordinate the national and regional radio news diary and attend editorial meetings.
Monitor the production, editorial content and progress of stories throughout the day in consultation with journalists and technical staff (Traffic and sound desk).
Ensure that journalists break stories and deliver them on deadline.
Continually brief and debrief journalists on editorial content of news stories and requirements.
Assign journalists according to their skills, strengths and competence to report on a news story.
Provide quality control function for focus, script and sound in the production of news stories.
Cost effectively manage and utilise the editorial budget.
Manage and monitor timeous authorisation of payments, complying with SABC policies (Independent Contractor and additional work).
Proper utilization of the budget by monitoring and reporting expenditure variance.
Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, Icasa regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC editorial policies and radio news and current affairs style guide etc.
Develop and monitor the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Monitor execution of internal risk audits and address gaps.
Liaise with senior editorial team members, technical support, Station management, regarding specific needs and requirements
Contact team members directly to verify news angles, content and meaning.
Handling of enquiries and complaints.
Liaise with external stakeholder e.g. government, other News maker.
Contract and manage the SABC’s Performance Management System with the team in accordance with the organizational policy and procedures.
Manage available staff and ensure fair and balanced distribution of work.
Guide team members with the best and most effective on air presentation/ delivery and correct pronunciation.
Discuss and assess the training needs of team members and compile Personal Development Plans (PDP) for learning and development to implement.
Carry out reasonable duties, on behalf of the National editor that may be required to ensure that SABC Radio and TV News and Current Affairs operate and perform effectively and efficiently.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualification (NQF6/7)
8 years editorial and writing experience
Understanding of regulations and legislation impacting broadcasting.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of Radio News and/or Current Affairs production processes.
Extensive knowledge of the relevant systems and broadcasting operations.
Strategic thinking and ability to improvise and innovate.
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