eNews is looking to hire a sports reporter for their Cape Town newsroom.
Reporting to the Executive Producer: Sport your key performance areas will include:
Take direction from Executive Producer, Sports Editors and Cape Town sports reporters.
Work within a team.
Assist Cape Town sports department in production of sports news.
Act as runner and production assistant for Cape Town sports news department.
Identify angles, story ideas and key interviewees for Sports News bulletins.
Where required, conduct interviews and manage sports news shoots in the field.
Contribute to writing of scripts for sports news bulletins.
Work with camera person and video editor on sports news stories.
Take direction from sub-editors.
Monitor websites and newspapers for potential stories for Sports News.
Requirements:
Should have at least 2 years reporting experience.
Matric certificate.
Good knowledge of sport.
Good command of the English language.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
Good judgement.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Must be computer literate.
Note: the successful candidate will work irregular hours, including weekends and public holidays.
Closing date: 2 September 2011.
If you possess the criteria and qualifications as stated, please send your application together with a detailed CV to jobs@etv.co.za.
Only shortlisted applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted. If you have not received a response 14 days after the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful.