Government EntitySouth African Broadcasting Corporation Limited
    Reference Number13366
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    Division: News & Current Affairs

    Reporting Line: Executive Producer: Current Affairs

    To produce, present and deliver Afrikaans Audio / Radio News and Current Affairs content and programmes as part of a team that broadcasts, publishes and posts stories that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate, balanced and fair for the target audience

    Requirements

    Afrikaans fluency and proficiency (read, write, translate and speak), including a good command of written and spoken English National Diploma (NQF 6) / Degree in Journalism, Media Studies or relevant equivalent qualifications 4 years’ experience in an Afrikaans Audio / Radio News and journalism Good news sense and attention to detail Good news and general knowledge Good and clear broadcast voice Good understanding and use of social media as a journalistic tool Good ability to stay abreast of News and Current Affairs, and related developments Sound understanding of current social, economic and political trends Good ability to plan, organise and work in a team Ability and willingness to work under pressure, including long and irregular hours Good understanding of the news, media and broadcasting environment Well-developed computer literacy relevant to the news, journalism, media and broadcasting environment

    Duties

    Initiate and produce Afrikaans Audio / Radio News and Current Affairs content as assigned Produce and present Current Affairs programmes, Special Programmes / Broadcasts and Outside Broadcasts Identify, initiate, brainstorm, research, plan, record, produce, broadcast, publish and post Current Affairs content and stories that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate, balanced and fair for the target audience Plan and deliver the content of identified Current Affairs stories and programmes Adhere to the specific language requirements Interpret and analyse the undercurrents in and subtexts of stories Conduct field, archival and other research Conduct interviews and Q&As Write / script, translate, voice and package stories in Afrikaans Deliver Current Affairs content / programmes on time Establish and maintain solid news networks and contacts Engage professionally with the target audience to promote and enhance News and Current Affairs, including on social media Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all laws, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, the SABC Editorial Policies, News style guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc

    Source / Circular Reference

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