Fresh Job Opportunities at eMedia Investments

Description

• The incumbent would be required to report on news stories of the day through, live content and packages.  

Research

• Conduct research and write scripts on topics prior to broadcasts.
• Identify newsworthy events and developments and generate unique story ideas from this.
• Attend weekly diary meetings to pitch, discuss story ideas and developments and plan the week ahead with the team
• Generate thought provoking and compelling stories.
• Check electronic media (wires), social media and articles of interest.
• Check archives for specified and appropriate visuals.

Interviews

• Represent the organization at conferences, press briefings, events, and interviews.
• Interview eye-witnesses, authorities, and people of interest in news stories.
•  Assign & Brief the Camera Operator and Interviewee prior to broadcast.
• Conduct preliminary telephonic interviews.
• Ask probing  and follow-up questions.
• Ensure interviews contain a variety of voices and/or angles.

Script Writing

• Write scripts in line with visuals.
• Transcribe and summarize events for further news purposes.
• Provide time coded short list with all scripts for Sub-Editors.
• Check facts with relevant stakeholders to ensure that stories are accurate and unbiased.
• Deliver a well researched story including a video that has unique angles for eNCA`s online audience.

Reporting

• Update and maintain a strong contact base for story ideas.
• Knowledge of current local, national and international news.
• Travel to events and ensuring the proper maintenance, security, and care of recording equipment.
• Work collaboratively with cameramen and other members of a reporting team.
• Attend and report on events that are of interest to the public.
• Deliver scripted, spontaneous, live, and prerecorded reports on newsworthy events.
• Provide compelling packages with content for television.
• Conduct live and on camera interviews that are hard-hitting and probing.
• Conduct live reports from the field ensuring accuracy and objectivity.
• Ensure that stories have depth and quality.
• Conduct in-studio lives that are professional and informative.
• Provide the news desk with regular updates on stories by adhering to the editorial deadlines.
• Ensure that there is adherence to story deadlines.
• Take a multi-media approach to individual stories done by use of graphics and animations thereby ensuring good sound quality, still pictures as well as moving visuals and overall content are shared, prepared and edited properly and ready for air.
• Ensure a professional appearance, language use, and manner throughout reports.

Requirements

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Media Studies and/or Television and/or Journalism and/or Communications

Experience

• 5 years in News and/or Television and/or Broadcast Journalism
• Drivers Licenses - Essential
• Own Vehicle - Recommended

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Description

Revenue Growth and Sales Targets: 

• Meeting or exceeding sales quotas: Achieving specific sales targets (monthly, quarterly, yearly) in terms of revenue or the number of accounts closed.
• Upselling and cross-selling: Identifying opportunities to upsell existing clients or cross-sell additional products or services.
• New business acquisition: Securing new clients through cold calling, networking, and relationship-building efforts.

 Client Retention and Satisfaction: 

• Maintaining high client retention rates: Ensuring clients renew contracts or continue using services by providing exceptional service and value.
• Increasing customer satisfaction: Conducting regular check-ins and collecting feedback to ensure the clients' needs are met, improving loyalty and advocacy.

Strategic Account Planning: 

• Creating and executing strategic account plans: Developing plans for each key account to grow relationships, identifying expansion opportunities, and addressing potential risks.
• Regular account reviews: Conducting quarterly or bi-annual reviews with clients to assess performance and discuss future opportunities.

Operational Efficiency and Reporting: 

• Maintaining accurate reporting: Keeping up-to-date records, tracking communications, opportunities, and pipeline activities. Pipeline to always have 3 times coverage to achieve monthly targets
• Managing time effectively: Prioritizing accounts and ensuring timely follow-ups to avoid missed opportunities.

Stakeholder Liaison: 

• Working closely with other departments: Collaborating with Marketing, Technical, Creative Solutions and Programming teams to provide clients with holistic solutions.
• Contributing to team knowledge: Sharing learnings and best practices to help improve the overall performance of the sales team.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate - Essential
• Diploma (Sales) - Recommended

Experience:

• Sales /Advertising /Broadcasting / Prospecting - 3 to 4 years - Essential