Producer/Presenter

South African Broadcasting Corporation; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A national broadcasting company is looking for a Producer/Presenter for their Current Affairs division. This role involves producing and presenting compelling Xhosa and English audio news content. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Journalism or Media Studies and around 4 years of experience in the broadcasting field. Fluency in both languages is essential, along with a thorough understanding of current affairs. Applicants should be prepared for long hours and possess strong teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience in news and journalism environment, preferably radio/audio.
• Must be proficient and fluent in Xhosa and English.
• Sound understanding of current social, economic and political trends.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present Xhosa and English audio news content.
• Conduct interviews and Q&As.
• Plan and deliver content on time.

Skills

Fluent in Xhosa

Fluent in English

Social media proficiency

Excellent broadcast voice

Teamwork ability

Education

National Diploma/Degree in Journalism or Media Studies

Tools

Broadcasting tools

Editing software

Job description

Career Opportunities: Producer/Presenter: Current Affairs Eastern Cape 1 (13206)

Requisition ID13206-Posted -News & Current Affairs-Radio News-EC - Port Elizabeth

POSITION: Producer / Presenter: Radio Current Affairs (Xhosa & English)

DIVISION: News and Current Affairs

POSITION ID: 60018940

Main Purpose of the Position:

To Produce and Present Xhosa and English 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, translate, produce, broadcast, publish and post Xhosa and English 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 Audio Current Affairs stories and content / material that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair for the target audience.
• Plan and deliver the content of identified Audio 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, edit, package, publish and post stories.
• Deliver Audio 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’s licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, the SABC Editorial Policies, News’ 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 news and journalism environment, preferably radio / audio.
• Must be proficient and fluent in speaking, presenting, reading, writing and translating Xhosa and English.
• Have a good understanding of social media and its usefulness as a journalistic tool.
• Keep abreast of news, current affairs, trends and developments.
• Excellent general and news knowledge.
• Good and clear broadcast voice.
• Sound understanding of current social, economic and political trends.
• Good ability to plan, organize and work in a team.
• Good ability to work under pressure, including long and irregular hours.
• Good understanding of the news, media and the broadcasting environment.
• Well-developed computer literacy relevant to the news, journalism, media and broadcasting environments.