e is looking to hire a News Reporter for their Johannesburg news room.
Reporting to the Group Head: eNews Division your key performance areas include:Arrange and prepare for interviews
- Brief cameraman and interviewee on topic beforehand
- Check archives for specific identified news items
- Check electronic media (wires), articles of interest in newspapers and study oversees media
- Conduct preliminary telephonic and follow-up probing interviews
- Direct editor to cut pictures according to storyline, editing pictures and notes
- Identify stories through research, sourcing and networking
- Screen functions, events for possible newsworthy items
- Write final copy of news bulletin
- Lay voice on tape and present on camera
- Conduct live crossings
Requirements:
- At least 3 years broadcasting experience
- Good general knowledge, thorough understanding of South African politics and players involved as well as international current affairs
- Working knowledge of quality of visuals and scripts
- Ability to identify sources and network
- 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 probing and presentation skills
Note:the successful candidate will be required to work irregular and long hours, including weekends and public holiday, and standby shifts.
If you possess the required criteria and qualifications, please send a letter of motivation with a detailed CV to
Jobs@etv.co.zaApplication closing date: 27January 2012.