Broadcast Journalist

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career advancement

Exposure to community stories

Training in broadcast technologies

Fast-paced newsroom

Job summary

Ideal candidates bring a journalism degree, proven broadcast experience, strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to work under pressure, including evenings and weekends to cover breaking stories in the Richards Bay region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Proven broadcast journalism experience with published or aired work.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with video editing software and newsroom systems.
• Strong reporting and interviewing abilities; detail-oriented.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and respond to breaking news.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit news stories for television and digital platforms.
• Conduct interviews with newsmakers, public officials, and everyday citizens.
• Shoot and edit video footage as needed, or work closely with camera operators and editors.
• Present news reports on-air, adhering to journalistic standards of accuracy and fairness.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts within the community and relevant industries.
• Collaborate with producers and the news team to identify compelling story ideas and angles.

Skills

Interviewing

Writing

Editing

Verbal communication

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Tools

Video editing software

Newsroom systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated and inquisitive Broadcast Journalist to join their newsroom in Richards Bay . This role is integral to delivering timely and accurate news coverage to our viewers across the region. You will be responsible for researching, reporting, and presenting news stories in a compelling and objective manner. We seek a versatile individual with a passion for storytelling, strong interviewing skills, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines in a live broadcast environment, contributing to the station's reputation for trusted local news.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit news stories for television and digital platforms.
• Conduct interviews with newsmakers, public officials, and everyday citizens.
• Shoot and edit video footage as needed, or work closely with camera operators and editors.
• Present news reports on-air, adhering to journalistic standards of accuracy and fairness.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts within the community and relevant industries.
• Collaborate with producers and the news team to identify compelling story ideas and angles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience in broadcast journalism, with a portfolio of published or aired work.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in video editing software and newsroom computer systems.
• Strong reporting and interviewing abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and respond to breaking news situations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the media industry.
• Exposure to diverse and important community stories in Richards Bay .
• Training in broadcast technologies and journalistic best practices.
• A fast-paced, dynamic newsroom environment.