Multimedia Reporter Job at ETV in Johannesburg

JOB TITLE: MULTIMEDIA REPORTER
Location: eNCA Online Department in Johannesburg

Reporting to the News Editor, eNCA Online your key performance areas will include:

             Identify stories in line with editorial policy and aims
             Pitch ideas about original stories with a particular emphasis on web content
             Keep up to date with major stories in the general news sphere
             Keep abreast of major players.
             Maintain and grow a current and relevant contact base
             Arrange and prepare for interviews
             Write final copy for multimedia pieces
             Craft stories that seamlessly integrate visual, audio and graphical elements
             Write web-ready pieces using broadcast source material
             Lay voice and presenting on camera
             Occasionally conduct live crossings
             Plan and develop the visual presentation of the multimedia inserts and news broadcasts
             Source visuals from archives when needed
             Film and record audio and visual material to be edited and packaged as multimedia inserts and news broadcasts
             Apply the principles of visual story telling through aesthetically pleasing and technically correct compositions, angles and camera movements
             Deliver images with the correct exposure and colour saturation
             Cover news events by filming sequences in continuity for editing purposes
             Use the correct lighting and sound recording techniques complying with broadcast standards
             Take full responsibility for ENG kit and associated equipment
             Edit of multimedia packages
             Upload stories and visual content into the content management system
             Ensure stories are tagged and effectively linked to other relevant content
             Technical troubleshooting
             Assist with content for social network sites, including Twitter and Facebook
             Assist on special reports with strong interactive multimedia components
             Edit and script multimedia news stories for eNCA Online in a variety of formats, including news and feature-length online videos, audio slideshows,  galleries and interviews
             Work with the eNCA Online team  to develop animation, slides and sound, info graphics and other “rich-media” content to enhance the effectiveness of news stories
             Create, source and edit video packages and other rich media content across eNCA digital platforms
    

Requirements:

             Computer Literate
             2+ years working in a hard news environment
             Demonstrable interest in and passion for hard news
             Relevant, current contact base
             Understanding of online news and new media
             Perfect English
             Strong writing skills
             Strong visual sense
             A passion for story telling
             Strong understanding of journalistic ethics
             Good grasp of legal issues around broadcast and online media
             Strong work ethic
             Good sense of humour and robust nature
             Solutions- and outcomes-orientated
             Good understanding of social media
             Ability to work under extreme pressure, and deliver on deadline

Advantageous:

             Experience shooting on Panasonic cameras
             Proficiency with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Suite and/or other high-end video and photo editing tools.
             Good understanding of local and international web video trends and best practice.
             Familiarity with web content management systems
             Ability to communicate in more than one of South Africa’s official languages

Deadline Date: 07.02.2014
How to Apply:

Note:

             The successful candidate will be required to work irregular and long hours, including weekends, public holidays and standby shifts.
              This is a contract position only.

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.

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