eNews is looking to hire a news reporter for their Durban newsroom.
Reporting to the Group Head: eNews Division your key performance areas will include:
- Develop own story ideas on a daily basis
- Keep up to date with all national and regional news, and events
- Write and voice scripts in an acceptable time for television news inserts
- Execute a PTC/live crossing/telephone hybrid
- Ensure that edited story is of a broadcast standard
- File out story archive form upon completion
- File completed script
- Develop a wide base of contacts
Requirements:
- At least a three year diploma/degree in journalism.
- At least 3 years experience as a field reporter.
- Good general knowledge, thorough understanding of South African politics and players involved.
- Working knowledge of quality of visuals and scripts.
- Ability to execute PTC / live crossing / telephone hybrid.
- Ability to identify sources and network.
- Ability to write a script.
- A developed culture of reading and news sense.
- Ability to develop story ideas.
- A team player and work well with camera operators.
- Work to strict deadlines and display initiative.
- Good command of the English language.
- Good command of the Zulu Language.
- Good probing and presentation skills.
- A valid code driver’s licence.
- Possess a tax number.
- A valid passport.
Note:The successful candidates will be required to work irregular and long hours, including weekends, public holidays and standby shifts.
Closing date: Wednesday, 30 March 2011
If you possess the criteria and qualifications stated, please send a motivation letter together with a detailed CV to the HR Department at
Jobs@etv.co.za.
Only shortlisted applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted. If you have not received a response within 14 days after closing of the advert, please accept that your application was not successful.