Job description
Reporting to the executive producer, your key performance areas will include:
- Sub all the shows scripts
- Sub all the show links
- Assist in the general pre and post production of the show
- Must be able to source and generate ideas and material for the show
- Must be able to write and package inserts for the show
- Arrange and prepare for interviews (arrange, script and prepare for interviews)
- Brief cameraman on shoots
- Directing editor to cut pictures according to storyline
- Write stories to tie in with pictures
- Drawing up graphic elements of the show
- Identifying stories through research, sourcing and networking
- Indentifying and sourcing stories on wires
- Directing cameraman on set-up of interview (topic, appropriate visuals)
- Do voiceover work for packages when necessary
- Networking – identifying sources and potential story lines
- Obtaining approval of script from Executive Producer
- Presenting on camera as when necessary
- Screening functions, events for possible newsworthy items
Requirements
- Computer literate
- At least five year journalism experience
- Demonstrable interest in and passion for hard news
- Sound editorial judgement
- Understanding of online news and new media
- Excellent English
- Strong writing skills
- Strong subbing skills
- Strong visual sense
- A passion for story telling
- Strong understanding of journalistic ethics
- Ability to work very quickly without sacrificing accuracy
- Good grasp of legal issues around broadcast and online media
- Strong work ethic, and drive to deliver flawless outcomes
- Good sense of humour, and robust nature
- Solutions- and outcomes-orientated
- Ability to work under pressure making deadlines
If you possess the criteria and qualifications as stated, please send your Application form together with a detailed CV to jobs@etv.co.za
Closing date: 20 October 2015
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.
Contact details
e.tv
jobs@etv.co.za
