Resource Coordinator- North West at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

MAIN  PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• To provide technical and operational support in ensuring high quality news and current affairs output in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public mandate

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide input in the development and formulation of news and current affairs resources plan.
• Develop a coherent news infrastructure plan to support the region to deliver on its mandate.
• Ensure effective and efficient deployment of resource for news production in accordance with editorial requirements.
• Ensure that all news production equipment and property is always fully functional.
• Report any faulty equipment and ensure that it is repaired/replaced timeously.
• Book and co-ordinate all line feeds and live crossings as required.
• Conduct pre-check on the broadcasting infrastructure before deployment.
• Compile the feeding and contribution schedule, and continuously update newsroom staff on the status of the feeds.
• Compile the daily feedback report and identify areas of improvement.
• Develop cost-effective measures for sourcing facilities from within organisation and external suppliers.
• Identify new technology systems required for the changing needs of the newsroom.
• Provide quality monthly reports, reporting on performances, developments, and challenges.
• Communicate with editorial staff and ensure that news production requirements are met.
• Monitor daily and forward planning diaries and prioritise resource deployment accordingly.
• Co-ordinate the delivery of all broadcast requirements and infrastructure as per brief with Technology.
• Communication with all relevant stakeholders regarding broadcast infrastructure requirements to deliver on the news mandate.

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma/ Degree  in Journalism with news technology as a major/Information Technology or Sound Engineering or equivalent qualification. 
• 6 years’ proven experience in a multimedia news broadcasting environment of which 3 years should be at supervisory level.
• Well-developed understanding of news processing technology understanding.
• Applicable SABC and industry policies and practices
• Management information systems
• Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting landscape
• Project management
• Understanding of applicable legislative framework and regulations