Applications are invited for the above-indicated vacancy within Newzroom Afrika. The incumbent will report to the Input Editor.
Job purpose
The KZN news reporter is a key member of the Newsroom who is assigned to stories daily. The KZN news reporter under the leadership of the input editor and assignments editor plays a critical role in contributing to the news agenda that sets Newzroom Afrika apart from other broadcasters in South Africa and beyond. You will also be a key interface between members of the public to bring us fresh stories throughout the day. The KZN news reporter is a key member of the Newsroom who is assigned to stories daily.
The news reporter will cover stories for both the English and isiZulu channel.
Key responsibilities:
Pitch thoroughly investigated stories daily as part of the contribution to the daily diary.
Write well-researched blurbs in conjunction with assignments as part of the contribution to the daily diary.
Accept and research story ideas given by the assignments editor
Compile a strong, compelling and balanced forward planning diary weekly in conjunction with the assignments editors and input editor
Contribute to the forward planning calendar
Conduct research and present unique story ideas daily/weekly
Produce at least two exclusive news story per week
Develop a strong contact base to help generate unique story ideas and exclusive stories
Under the guidance of the input editor and assignments editor to respond timeously and appropriately to breaking news and developing stories
Check the wires, news sites and newspapers for stories of interest
Conduct preliminary interviews before heading out on stories
Cover stories in High Court, regional court and magistrates court on a regular basis
Cover stories in the legislature as and when required
Cover political stories as and when required
Arrange and conduct strong live and pre-recorded interviews daily
Cover stories for both our English and iZulu channel
Ask probing questions and follow up questions during live and pre-recorded interviews and press briefings
Conduct in-depth in-studio interviews that are informative and professional as required
Brief camera operator timeously about the daily assignments
Ensure a variety of voices are represented in stories
Write strong quality scripts with depth in line with the visuals accompanying the story
Check archives for appropriate visuals accompanying the stories
Provide a shot-list with the submitted script
Provide a summary of bytes were unable to transcribe soundbites
Check facts to ensure the story is factual and balanced
Meet deadlines set daily
Required to travel to stories as and when required
Maintain good communication between input editor, assignments desk, output desk
Provide regular updates to the output and assignments desk as the stories develop
Send strong and fresh regular updates to the output desk while out on stories
Live tweet while out on assignments from the official Newzroom Afrika account
With the assistance of the social media desk compile accurate tweets for the social media
Attend training as and when required
Develop a firm understanding of Newzroom Afrika’s disciplinary and leave policies
Develop a firm understanding of Newzroom Afrika’s travel policy
Skills and competencies
Three to five years of experience in journalism
Three-year tertiary qualification in journalism or similar field
Knowledge of Newzroom production systems and workflows
Mojo experience will be an added experience
Good grasp of English and isiZulu languages
Must be prepared to work shift hours, including early morning and late evening
Team player with a passion for news and current affairs
Strong contact base in various sectors
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
Adapt and flexibility in a changing environment
Optimising content and technology
Clear knowledge, expertise of content lifecycle, content management systems and process.
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