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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To develop, edit and support the production of SABC News’ multimedia content and compile related, long-term features / projects to increase content engagement and contribute to user / audience growth
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Conceptualise, brainstorm and produce multimedia content for SABC News’ digital / online platforms
Compile features and special reports for SABC News’ online and social media platforms
Research stories and potential interviewees through various news mediums
Create various forms of multimedia news, data stories and features, including infographics, digital news cards, listicles, explainers, animation and relevant audiovisual content etc.
Assist SABC News with graphic design projects and daily assignments, such as modifying images and creating designs for distinctive features
Write and produce original stories / content from pre- to post-production, on and off the field, such as mobile journalism stories in the form of packages, podcasts, voiceovers and various forms of visualisation tools
Assist the Digital News editorial team with graphic designs, scheduling and operational duties
Provide digital and multimedia support to all SABC News platforms
Keep abreast of the latest news, developments, trends and upcoming events
Inform team leader/s of story developments
Maintain constructive and effective relationships with all stakeholders and partners
Ensure adherence to policies set by partners such as Google, YouTube and internal platforms, such as SABC+
Communicate professionally and effectively with critical production areas such as the multimedia editors
Compile analytics and other required reports, including production ones
REQUIREMENTS:
National diploma in journalism or any other relevant tertiary qualification
5 – 7 years’ experience in journalism, multimedia production or related discipline/s
Multimedia or mobile journalism, graphic design, video editing and live streaming in the digital news environment will be advantageous
Experience with website content production, such as Content Management Systems
Adherence to South Africa’s Constitution, broadcasting, publishing and other laws, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, the Press Council and BCCSA codes and decisions, the SABC Editorial Policies; News style-guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Understanding of current trends in news and digital media
Excellent news sense, editorial judgement and general knowledge
Excellent command of written and spoken English
Excellent understanding and use of social media as a journalistic tool and opportunity to engage SABC News’ audience and promote SABC News and Current Affairs and engage its audience professionally
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