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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Involvement in reporting to the internal sales, strategy and management business,
Using large data sources to report on trends, answer business questions whilst providing insights.
Contribute/support in research projects, specifically on sports, news, general television, general radio and social media;
Use of Standard reporting principles using Harvard format: i.e sourcing and fact verification (including information of a statistical, quotes, reference and scientific nature.
Monitor live and recorded events, social media engagement (including awareness of definitions, monitoring, etc).
Stay informed on global and local news - especially related to sports and public interest stories.
Attend team meetings, creative brainstorming sessions, and contribute to strategic planning sessions.
Manage research admin tasks as and where required.
Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor of Commerce or Science qualification, with research understanding concepts (NQF 7)
Strong knowledge of both global and local sports, news, social media landscapes.
Passionate about television, radio, sport, news and/or entertainment content.
Excellent research and fact-checking skills with an eye for detail, with strong research, writing, and communication skills.
Confident sourcing content from databases, archives, and social media.
Highly organized with attention to detail.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Basic knowledge of media law and ethical journalism is a plus.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office (advanced ideally), Google Workspace, power BI tools, etc.
Exceptional analytical skills, strong commercial orientation, project management skills, supported by strong problem solving abilities.
Knowledge of socio-economic factors and their impact on achieving a sustainable growth for the organisation.
Self-efficacy is essential.
Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn.
Ability to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment – which may require after hours support.
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