Reporter (Economics Desk) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

Main purpose of the position:

• To identify, initiate, investigate, research, and produce incisive journalism that is fair, accurate and compelling in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public broadcasting mandate.

Key Accountabilities:

• Initiate and deliver stories for news and current affairs in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and public mandate.
• Submit a weekly diary of proposed stories and discuss it with the editor.
• Conduct interviews for stories and ensure balance and editorial clarity
• Produce content for SABC News’ broadcasting – radio and TV  and digital publishing platforms as required.
• Maintain the Economic news reporting beat as designated.
• Provide story leads to editors and coordinate interviews for various news platforms as required.
• Ensure that all treatment of stories adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes as all other broadcast regulations and policies.
• Ensure that stories are sufficiently contextualized.
• Conribute audio-visual and textualfeatures and news items to digital news platforms as required.
• Ensure appropriate and audience-friendly visualisation of any numerical and textual data.
• Live tweet coverage of rolling events and stories.
• Utilise SABC News Research expertise to deliver content-rich stories.
• Collaborate with the video journalist to ensure that visuals and interviews are of the highest standard and enhance storytelling.
• Work closely with the video editor to ensure the insert is edited to ensure a product of the highest standard.
• Perform post-production tasks as required, including but not limited to, ensuring the transcribing, editing and final mixing of the story.
• Be a  reputable and trustworthy representative of SABC News

Requirements:

• National Diploma/ Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualification - NQF6/7
• 4 years’ proven experience in news and current affairs field reporting, with a knowledge of the economic beat.
• Knowledge of SABC Editorial Policies, broadcast legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Proven ability to produce for more than one broadcasting platform.
• Proven track record of exceptional of journalistic performance.
• Knowledge of television news and current affairs production processes and systems.
• Understanding of public broadcasting principles and obligations
• Clear broadcast voice.
• Ability to work under pressure, irregular hours and tight deadlines is essential.
• Advance computer skills (Microsoft, Internet, Dalet/Audacity, and ENPS).
• Exceptional news sense and editorial judgement.
• Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.