Senior Sub Editor Job at Etv in Johannesburg.

Job Title: Senior Sub Editor

Reporting to the Group Head: eNCA Division your key performance areas will include:


    Sub news scripts, boards and crawlers
    Liaise with reporters to refine story angles and content
    Assist Output Editors in checking content in bulletin rundowns
    Write and voice local and international stories
    Script headlines and promos
    Liaise with the bulletin producers, video editors and technical operations
    Write local stories
    Re-angle stories on an hourly basis
    Refresh stories
    Choose dropping order
    Select leads and managing running order
    Check wire services and news feeds for breaking news
    Help to decide how best to visually illustrate stories
    Stand in as Bulletin Producer or Output Editor when the situation requires it


Requirements:


    More than seven years’ journalistic experience – preferably in writing for broadcast
    Excellent command of the English language
    Excellent writing skills
    Good editorial judgment and interpretational skills
    Ability to voice news inserts a distinct advantage
    Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines


Note: the successful candidate will be required to work irregular and long hours, including weekends, public holidays and standby shifts.

If you possess the criteria and qualifications as stated, please send your application form  together with a detailed CV to the HR Department at jobs@enca.com
Closing date: 12 December 2013