Desk Writer Job at ETV in Johannesburg

Job Title: Desk Writer
Location:eNCA department in Cape Town

Reporting to the Cape Town News Editor your key performance areas will include:

    Check the quality of the visuals and scripts before broadcast
    Check the wire services and news feeds for the day’s news/breaking news
    Liaise with the news editor, library/archives and the technical crew
    Set up guests for the bulletin
    Sub editing
    Write local and international stories
    Assist in crafting intros and cues for reports/packages
    Assist in deciding on the duration of the stories and how best to visually illustrate them
    Assist with choosing which stories go in the bulletin and their order of importance
    Build News Day, Prime Time and Late Edition or other bulletins as required by the shift roster
    Take the bulletin to air



Requirements:

        Excellent command of the English language
        At least 2 years journalism or related experience.
        Excellent writing skills
        Good editorial judgement and interpretational skills
        Ability to work under pressure making deadlines

Note:

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

Deadline Date: 14.03.2014
How to Apply:

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


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.