Fresh Jobs at eMedia Investments

Roles and Responsibilities

• Must be able to manipulate and understand excel sheets
• Working Knowledge of FCP and or Premier Pro
• Advance knowledge of formats and aspect ratio
• Will work on excel sheets to identify formats visually and update sheets.
• Report Problems on media
• Working with various departments across the media platform
• Developing accountability by managing your time, meeting deadlines, and delivering on expectations.
• Supporting the department’s daily operational tasks, maintaining organised files and clear communication.

Requirements

About You

• Demonstrates mutual respect and builds trust through honesty and ethical conduct
• Shows commitment and discipline by fully supporting decisions and pursuing targets with resilience
• Communicates openly and clearly while collaborating effectively as a team player
• Takes accountability by setting clear goals, involving the right people, and sharing responsibility for results
• Applies integrative thinking by generating innovative ideas, drawing logical conclusions, and adapting to change

Requirements

Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) – Essential
• Diploma in Audiovisual Communication, Expert Knowledge in Formats and Aspect Ratio

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Roles and Responsibilities

News Planning & Editorial Coordination

• Assisting with planning, developing, and executing daily news bulletins, ensuring comprehensive and engaging content.
• Collaborating with Editors and Reporters to determine the news agenda for the day.
• Ensuring that news content aligns with the channel’s editorial vision and audience needs.
• Identifying key stories and breaking news developments, prioritizing coverage accordingly.

Content Production & Story Development

• Assisting with scriptwriting and production of news stories, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and balance.
• Coordinating with Field Reporters and correspondents for live coverage and breaking news.
• Assisting with the integration of visuals, graphics, and multimedia elements to enhance storytelling.
• Writing well-researched, accurate scripts aligned with visuals for balanced reporting.
• Making sure that the check list completed before each show is followed.
• Editing scripts, headlines, and segment structures before broadcasts.
• Identifying newsworthy events, conduct in-depth research, conduct research and write scripts on topics prior to broadcasts.
• Staying updated with the latest local, national, and international news.
• Researching and gathering information on current events and news stories.
• Maintaining a high accuracy rate with minimal fact-checking revisions required.
• Compiling and providing info pack for the Anchors for guest interviews.

Technical 

• Learning newsroom workflow systems (Dalet).
• Editing visuals, cutting headlines, bytes, interviews, and overlays per script.
• Conducting research on program topics, including electronic and social media.
• Retrieving relevant visuals from archives.

Stakeholder & Team Collaboration

• Working closely with newsroom teams, technical staff, and graphics designers to ensure smooth production.
• Coordinating with digital and social media teams to align broadcast content with online distribution.
• Building and maintaining relationships with sources, experts, and analysts for on-air insights and interviews.

Planning Outside Broadcasts

• Assisting with liaising with event organisers to secure venues, times, and dates.
• Arranging guests for live crossings and interviews.
• Conducting assessment for suitability of venue.
• Assisting with ensuring diverse, timely live interviews per news desk direction.

Field Coordination

• Helping coordinate Reporters, Camera crews, and Technical teams for live and recorded productions.
• Conducting site inspections and assess the suitability of venues for broadcast requirements.
• Assisting with on-site logistics, including transport, permits, equipment, and venue access.
• Serving as the assistant liaison between the field team and the newsroom.
• Completing Individual Development Plan.
• Participating in peer and team learning initiatives.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensuring all field/production activities adhere to health and safety protocols, legal standards, and ethical guidelines.
• Manage press credentials and access in sensitive or high-risk areas.

Requirements

About You

• Demonstrates mutual respect and builds trust through honesty and ethical conduct.
• Shows commitment and discipline by fully supporting decisions and pursuing targets with resilience.
• Communicates openly and clearly while collaborating effectively as a team player.
• Takes accountability by setting clear goals, involving the right people, and sharing responsibility for results.
• Applies integrative thinking by generating innovative ideas, drawing logical conclusions, and adapting to change.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate - Essential
• National Diploma in Journalism and/or Broadcast (NQF Level 6) - Essential