Bulletin Editor: Channel Africa (12652) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

Main Purpose of the position

• To source and provide quality news copy that accurately reflects the latest news events regionally, continentally and internationally, in order to attract and retain the various targeted audiences

Key Accountabilities:

• Identify leading news stories for target audiences across all language platforms on Channel Africa.
• Ensure the overall quality and accuracy of news content, language and regional context, style and flavour – that meets the SABC’s ethical, editorial and production standards.
• Ensure accuracy, impartiality and on-time delivery of news for various Channel Africa audiences
• Ensure a thorough and well informed approach to covering activities and events in all regional blocs on the continent
• Liaise with reporters and search news sources for breaking stories, fresh angles and updates on stories.
• Rewrite copy from the newsroom and other sources within tight deadlines.
• Produce voice reports where necessary.
• Contribute content for online publication.
• Seek/give advice on the delivery of top stories.
• Manage, coach and mentor junior news desk staff.
• Adhere to the Channel Africa style guide.
• Utilise research and social media platforms to understand target audience needs and consumption trends.
• Adhere to changes of schedule and time of newscast.
• Liaise and co-ordinate in time with technical producers for all live crossings.
• Assist presenters to achieve accurate news reading delivery/presentation.
• Ensure quality of sound clips for broadcast.
• Generate and put out customised news bulletins and headlines as per schedule and as per target audience preferences.
• Attend to internal and external customers/clients queries/ complaints.
• Network with other newsmakers and sources of news.
• Communicate with other news outlets inside and outside the SABC.
• Determine and serve customers/clients’ needs.
• Contract with team on the SABC’s Performance Management System in accordance with the organizational policy and procedures.
• Allocate responsibilities and schedule team in a fair and transparent manner.
• Coach, mentor and develop the team.
• Provide input in the retention and attraction of talent.
• Manage employee relations to ensure conducive and productive work environment.
• Oversee the implementation of organisational development initiatives were required i.e. Wellness, Employment Equity, Career Progression, Talent Management, and Human Capital Planning etc.

Requirements:

• Degree or National Diploma in Journalism or related field (NQF6)
• 3-5 years’ experience in a news broadcasting environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of broadcast standards, Policies and SOP’s.
• Advanced understanding of SABC broadcast operations
• Excellent English communication (including writing) skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Good understanding of equipment and facilities within a broadcast environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of transmission chain.
• Knowledge and understanding of play-out and recording system e.g. Dalet or Dira!
• Sound understanding of current trends and issues in the social, economic and political environment on the African continent.
• Ability to work with people of diverse languages and cultures.
• Excellent news sense.
• Ability to work under pressure and long, irregular shifts.

CLOSING DATE: 25 JANUARY 2026