Planning Outside Broadcasts
- Liaise with event organisers to secure venues, times, and dates.
- Arrange guests for live crossings and interviews.
- Conduct assessment for suitability of venue.
- Ensure diverse, timely live interviews per news desk direction.
- Draft a detailed and clear broadcast plan to guide the news desk.
Editorial Oversight
- Shape and refine story angles in alignment with editorial strategy.
- Guide and support interview structures to ensure coherent storytelling and high production value.
- Uphold journalistic integrity, accuracy, and editorial quality under tight deadlines.
Field Coordination
- Direct and coordinate reporters, camera crews, and technical teams for live and recorded productions.
- Conduct site inspections and assess the suitability of venues for broadcast requirements.
- Manage on-site logistics, including transport, permits, equipment, and venue access.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the field team and the newsroom.
News Gathering & Planning
- Collaborate with reporters, camera crews, and newsroom editors to plan field coverage.
- Identify, source, and verify story elements, background material, and leads ahead of coverage.
- Conduct location scouting and risk assessments for field assignments.
Communication
- Maintain strong coordination with Assignments, News Editors, and Logistics.
- Communicate permissions and requirements with event organisers.
- Brief all stakeholders including camera crew, reporters, and guests.
Research
- Perform thorough research, including pre-interviews, fact-checking, and background compilation.
- Monitor social media, traditional news outlets, and internal archives for real-time developments and visuals.
- Provide reporters with concise and reliable background material.
Implementation
- Deliver timely updates to the News Desk on the status of field assignments.
- Ensure field content adheres to editorial and ethical standards throughout the process.
- Secure unique soundbites and insights from interviewees, adding value to editorial output.
Technical & Production Support
- Operate and advise on use of SNG vans, LiveU, eLink and other broadcasting tools as needed.
- Support technical setup for live links (e.g., OB units, satellite, mobile journalism kits).
- Troubleshoot on-site production issues in real-time.
- Review raw footage and contribute to editing or scripting where required.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure 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
Qualifications
- National Senior Certificate - Essential
- Higher Certificate in Broadcast and/or Journalism - Essential
Experience
- 3 years in Broadcast and/or Journalism and/or Producing
- Drivers Licences - Essential
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Editorial
Leadership in Pre-Production
- Takes initiative in pre-production meetings, leading discussions on story angles and treatments.
- Collaborates with reporters, editors, and presenters to shape compelling narratives.
- Identifies unique perspectives and storytelling techniques that enhance audience engagement.
Content Management & Updates
- Ensures all broadcast content is timely, relevant, and continuously updated to reflect the latest developments.
- Monitors breaking news, industry trends, and audience preferences to keep content fresh.
- Works closely with researchers and journalists to fact-check and refine stories.
Scriptwriting & Editorial Support
- Assists in crafting scripts, intros, and headlines that are clear, engaging, and aligned with editorial guidelines.
- Provides feedback to writers to enhance clarity, tone, and storytelling impact.
- Ensures all written content is in line with the station's brand voice and audience expectations.
Content Creation for On-Air Production
- Oversees the creation of packages, features, and pre-recorded segments.
- Works with video editors, graphic designers, and sound engineers to produce visually and audibly engaging content.
- Ensures final content meets broadcast standards and resonates with the target audience.
Communication
Liaison & Coordination
- Acts as the key link between the Programme Editor and Assistant Programme Editor, ensuring smooth communication and workflow.
- Translates editorial decisions into actionable production plans.
- Ensures alignment between editorial vision, production schedules, and on-air execution.
Cross-Department Communication
Effectively communicates with all departments, including:
- Graphics – to ensure visual elements support storytelling.
- Input – to manage incoming content and newsroom coordination.
- Technical Operations – to oversee seamless broadcast execution.
- Logistics – to coordinate crews, equipment, and remote productions.
- Ensures production teams are informed, aligned, and working towards a common goal.
Team Communication & Collaboration
- Maintains clear, consistent, and effective communication with team members at all levels.
- Provides direction, feedback, and problem-solving support during production.
- Encourages a collaborative environment where ideas and input are valued.
Daily Leadership & Decision-Making
- Demonstrates leadership by taking initiative and making decisive calls in high-pressure situations.
- Guides and supports team members through challenges, deadlines, and breaking news scenarios.
- Sets the tone for professionalism, creativity, and efficiency in daily operations.
Writing
Strong News Knowledge & Editorial Judgment
- Maintains a comprehensive understanding of South African and global news.
- Stays updated on current affairs, political developments, economic trends, and social issues.
- Uses editorial judgment to prioritize newsworthy stories and ensure balanced coverage.
Writing & Storytelling Excellence
- Writes clear, compelling, and engaging scripts that align with the visual elements.
- Crafts narratives that enhance audience understanding while maintaining accuracy.
- Adapts writing style to suit different formats (live reporting, packaged segments, breaking news).
Content Editing & Visual Coordination
- Edits and cuts bytes, interviews, and soundbites to enhance storytelling.
- Selects and requests appropriate visuals (videos, graphics, archive footage) to support narratives.
- Works with editors and technical teams to ensure seamless integration of audio-visual elements.
Planning
Editorial Leadership & Content Development
- Leads pre-production meetings, suggesting story angles and treatments.
- Ensures all content is continuously updated to reflect the latest developments.
- Assists in writing scripts, intros, straps, and headlines for broadcast.
- Oversees the creation of on-air content such as news packages and special segments.
- Maintains a strong knowledge of South African and global news.
- Writes to visuals, ensuring seamless storytelling.
Accuracy, Fairness & Editorial Integrity
- Ensures all stories are factually accurate and unbiased.
- Fact-checks sources, scripts, and interviews before they go on air.
- Edits and cuts bytes, interviews, and selects visuals to enhance storytelling.
Leadership & Team Management
- Acts as the critical liaison between the Programme Editor and Assistant Programme Editor.
- Demonstrates daily leadership by guiding production teams and newsroom staff.
Communicates effectively with all departments, including:
- Graphics (visual storytelling)
- Input (news gathering and research)
- Technical Operations (studio and field production)
- Logistics (resource and crew coordination)
- Maintains effective communication with team members, fostering collaboration and efficiency.
Live Production & Crisis Management
- Supervises live broadcasts, ensuring smooth execution and quick decision-making.
- Handles breaking news situations and unexpected technical challenges under pressure.
- Works with technical directors, anchors, and control room staff to ensure a seamless on-air experience.
Digital & Multimedia Integration
- Collaborates with digital teams to create content for online and social media platforms.
- Ensures news stories are repurposed effectively for multi-platform distribution.
- Utilizes emerging broadcast technologies and digital storytelling techniques.
Resource Management
- Coordinates crew, equipment, and studio logistics to optimize workflow.
- Implements strategies for efficient content production without compromising quality.
Research
Fact-Checking & Editorial Integrity
- Ensures all stories are accurate, balanced, and unbiased by verifying sources.
- Cross-checks information from multiple credible sources before broadcasting.
- Upholds journalistic ethics and ensures compliance with broadcasting standards.
- Check electronic media, social media and articles of interest.
- Deliver accurate and relevant news stories.
- Deliver exclusive stories and/or exclusive story lines from verified sources.
- Maintain a diverse range of sources (reputable news outlets, expert analyses, audience feedback, social trends).
Requirements
Qualifications
- Diploma in Journalism and/or Media Studies is essential
- Bachelors Degree in Journalism and/or Media Studies is recommended
Experience
- 5 - 8 years in Television Production
- Drivers Licences is essential
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Content Planning & Coordination
- Develop and manage daily/weekly content plans in collaboration with editorial teams.
- Align news coverage with organizational objectives and strategic priorities.
- Coordinate with archives to secure overlays and appropriate visuals for booked guests.
- Maintain a news calendar, tracking major events, breaking news potential, and emerging trends.
- Complete the check list prior to each show
- Allocate resources effectively to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Adjust content plans proactively in response to breaking news or scheduling conflicts.
Guest Booking & Talent Coordination
- Research, identify, and book relevant guests for interviews, discussions, and panels.
- Build and maintain a strong network of industry experts, analysts, and commentators.
- Request quality images from guest and overlay if applicable
- Handle logistics, including travel arrangements and technical setup for guest appearances.
- Ensure guests are briefed, prepared, and available on time for live segments.
- Manage unexpected guest cancellations with rapid, effective solutions.
- Ensure guest appearances and interviews fit within live broadcast constraints.
- React swiftly to last-minute cancellations by securing alternative guests.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with reporters, anchors, producers, and technical teams to coordinate execution.
- Provide clear and timely updates on guest availability and schedule changes.
- Conduct post-show debriefs to refine and improve future guest coordination and planning.
- Troubleshoot logistical challenges while maintaining high broadcast quality.
Audience Engagement & Analytics
- Analyze audience feedback and ratings to refine guest booking strategies.
- Collaborate with digital and social media teams to promote guest appearances.
- Leverage data insights to enhance content relevance and viewer engagement.
Team Development
- Stay abreast of role and industry developments and ensure that skills and experience remain updated.
- Keep team skills and knowledge current, particularly in journalism and media trends.
- Proactively manage performance, addressing concerns with clear, timely actions.
- Identify and implement training programs to develop team capabilities, skills and experience.
Personal Development
- Engage in continuous learning, complete development plans, and stay informed on current events.
- Completing Individual Development Plan.
- Attending a minimum of 2 learning and development courses bi-annually.
- Participating in peer and team learning initiatives.
Requirements
Qualifications
- National Diploma in Journalism
Experience
- 8 years in Broadcast Journalism
- Drivers Licences is essential
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