Reporter at ETV in Johannesburg

Job Title: Reporter x2
Job Location: eNCA Department in Johannesburg
Employer: ETV

Reporting to the Group Head: eNCA 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

Deadline Date: 28.01.2014
How to Apply:

Note:

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.

The successful candidates 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