Career Opportunities : Producer / Presenter : Current Affairs (Afrikaans, Johannesburg, Gauteng[...]

South African Broadcasting Corporation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Broadcasting Corporation seeks a skilled Audio News Presenter fluent in Afrikaans to produce and present news and current affairs content. In this role, you will research and broadcast compelling stories, engage with the audience, and uphold journalistic integrity while working under pressure and adhering to company standards.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience in audio/radio news and journalism.
• Good command of English.
• Well-developed computer literacy relevant to media.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present Afrikaans Audio News and Current Affairs content.
• Conduct interviews and research for newsworthy stories.
• Adhere to legal, editorial and broadcasting guidelines.

Skills

Fluency in Afrikaans

Understanding of social media

Good news knowledge

Teamwork

Planning and organizing

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Journalism

Job description

Requisition ID-Posted -Digital Audio Visual News-Radio News : Current Affairs-GP - Auckland Park DIVISION : News and Current Affairs SCALE CODE : POSITION ID : CLOSING DATE : 04 JUNE Main Purpose of the Position : To produce and present Afrikaans Audio News and Current Affairs content and programmes as part of a team that broadcasts, publishes and posts newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair stories for its target audience.

Key Accountabilities : Initiate, produce, broadcast, publish and post Afrikaans News and Current Affairs content as assigned.Produce and present Audio Current Affairs programmes, Special Programmes / Broadcasts and Outside Broadcasts.Identify, initiate, brainstorm, research, plan, record, produce, broadcast, podcast, publish and post Current Affairs stories and material that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair for the target audience.Plan and deliver the content of identified Current Affairs stories and programmes.Adhere to 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, edit and package stories.Deliver Current Affairs content / programmes on time.Establish and maintain 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, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, the SABC Editorial Policies, style guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.Requirements : National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or any related equivalent qualifications (NQF 6 / 7)4 years' experience in the audio / radio news and journalism environmentMust be fluent in reading, speaking and writing Afrikaans with a good command of EnglishHave a good understanding of social media and its usefulness as a journalistic toolKeep abreast of news, current affairs, trends and developmentsExcellent general and news knowledgeGood and clear broadcast voiceSound understanding of current social, economic and political trendsGood ability to plan, organize and work in a teamGood ability to work under pressure, including long and irregular hoursGood understanding of the news, media and broadcasting environmentWell-developed computer literacy relevant to the news, journalism, media and broadcasting environments