Broadcast Producer at eMedia Investments

Key Performance Area

Performance Outputs

Editorial

• Takes the lead in pre-production meetings by suggesting story angles and treatment.
• Ensures all content is continuously updated.
• Assist in the writing of scripts, intros and headlines.
• Create content for on-air such as packages.

Communication

• Assures critical liaison between Programme Editor and Assistant Programme Editor.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all departments including Graphics, Input, Technical Operations, Logistics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Demonstrating leadership on a daily basis.

Writing

• Good knowledge of South African and global news.
• Ability to write well including writing to visuals.
• Ensure stories are accurate and unbiased by verifying all content.
• Cutting of bytes and interviews and reuquesting appropriate visuals.

Planning

• Maintains overall control of the production process.
• Plays a key role in pre-planning process at editorial meetings.
• Provides proper input at debrief sessions.
• Delegates and oversees duties to Producers and Guest Bookers.
• Responsible for show specific forward planning.

Research

• Check electronic media, social media and articles of interest.

Technical

• Good understanding of newsroom operating systems.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Good inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a breaking news environment.

Requirements

• A National Diploma in Journalism and/or Media Studies
• A minimum of 8 years' experience