Senior Reporter - Parliament

Description:

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To identify, initiate, investigate, research, and produce incisive political news and current affairs content that is fair, accurate and compelling in accordance with Organisation News editorial objectives and the public broadcasting mandate.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Conceptualize and produce parliament news and current affairs content across platforms in accordance with News editorial objectives and public mandate.
Keep abreast of parliament news/events/developments and their relevance to South Africa.
Present weekly diary of proposed stories to the editor.
Conduct interviews and provide depth and comprehensive treatment on stories for News broadcasting and digital publishing platforms.
Provide story leads to the editor, break evidence-based stories, and coordinate interviews for various news platforms as required.
Attend diary meetings and contribute to editorial discussions on self-initiated stories.
Conduct primary investigations for original, incisive, and compelling content.
Live tweet coverage of rolling news events and stories.
Ensure that all treatment of stories adheres to the Organisation`s Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes as all other broadcast regulations and policies.
Ensure balance and appropriate contextualization of stories.
Support themed coverage and special productions with background information for depth and breadth.
Contribute audio-visual and textual features and news items to digital news platforms.
Ensure appropriate and audience-friendly visualization of any numerical and textual data.
Employ evidence-based insights to generate ground-breaking story ideas and angles.
Work with relevant think tanks and universities to enrich news production.
Contribute to panel discussions on matters of journalistic and editorial interest.
Collaborate with specialist researchers to deliver content-rich stories for all platforms.
Work closely with the video journalist to ensure visuals and interviews are of the highest standard.
Work closely with the video editor to ensure the insert is edited to ensure a product of the highest standard.
Perform post-production tasks as required, including but not limited to, ensuring the transcribing, editing and final mixing of the story.
Be a reputable and trustworthy representative of the Organisation News

Requirements:

REQUIREMENTS:

National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Media Studies - NQF 6/7 or relevant studies.
8-years’ proven experience in field reporting, 3 of which must be specific focus on parliament news coverage.
Proven ability to produce for more than one broadcasting platform is a must.
A well-established digital media presence.
Proven track record of exceptional of journalistic performance.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of television news and current affairs production processes and systems.
Advanced understanding of public broadcasting principles and obligations
Clear broadcast voice.
Ability to work under pressure, irregular hours and tight deadlines is essential.
Advance computer skills (Microsoft, Internet, Dalet/Audacity, and ENPS).
Exceptional news sense and editorial judgement.
Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
Advanced knowledge of organisation Editorial Policies, broadcast legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Must have a valid driver’s license.