Executive Producer SABC News Channel 1 at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• To deliver programming of the highest editorial and journalistic standards in accordance with the public mandate and SABC News’ strategic and editorial objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Identify, commission, and assign news and current content based on strength, quality, depth, and newsworthiness in accordance with the public mandate and SABC News’ editorial and strategic objectives. 
• Take final responsibility for the editorial quality of the shows.
• Account for overall audience performance of the programme.
• Review and adjust programming to the changing needs of audiences.
• Ensure that all programming adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies regarding the plurality of voices and diversity of views.
• Make use of interactive screens, infographics, and audiovisual collages to enhance the quality of programming.
• Ensure balance and fairness in the content and representation of multiple perspectives.
• Ensure that shows are properly planned and well-thought out ahead of time.
• Ensure that all interviews are published and prominently promoted on digital platforms ahead of transmission.
• Create opportunities for viewer engagement during the programmme through digital platforms, call-ins and on-screen.
• Plan and coordinate Outside Broadcasts, panel discussions and townhalls on issues of public concern in accordance with the public mandate. 
• Check and ensure that all audiovisual material meets all broadcast compliance requirements before transmission.
• Liase with on-air team for final checks and ensure that the lineup is well understood by everyone involved in the transmission.
• Authorise all major changes to the line up while on air.
• Communicate with Editors and producers regarding content and programme requirements as well target audience needs.
• Determine logical flow and co-ordination of the running order of the programme.
• Optimise utilisation of resources and shared services in support of the production and delivery of quality programmes.
• Provide feedback to the production team against set standards to enhance quality.
• Ensure that all material meets the highest editorial and journalistic standards.
• Research content to produce quality programmes for viewers and target audiences.
• Contribute and participate in special broadcast projects as and when required.
• Cost effectively control and manage utilization of resources.
• Manage and monitor timeous authorisation of freelance payments, in compliance with SABC policies.
• Manage individual and team productivity.
• Brainstorm and discuss story ideas, angles and sources with the team and contributors. 
• Support successful implementation of the Performance Management System in accordance with SABC policies. 
• Ensure a health working environment and professional relationship.
• Ensure adherence internal financial controls.
• Develop and manage staff rosters.
• Adhere to the SABC editorial codes and Broadcasting Regulatory provisions.
• Adhere to all SABC quality and production standards.
• Provide input in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and monitor the implementation thereof.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree NQF 7 preferably in Journalism/Media Studies/Communication or equivalent disciplines.
• 8 years’ proven experience in digital and broadcast news and current affairs environment, including 4 years’ in an editorial/ supervisory position.
• Understanding of broadcasting and publishing regulations and legislation.
• Advanced understanding of public broadcasting principles.
• Exceptional writing skills, news sense attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of platform-specific news and current affairs production processes and systems.
• Planning, budgeting and executing special broadcasts and project.
• Project management.

Deadline:13th August,2026