Durban Broadcast Journalist: News, Live Reports & Growth

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension plan

Annual leave

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Modern broadcasting equipment

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Broadcast Journalist to join our client's news team. The role involves researching, reporting, and producing compelling news content for television and radio, with responsibilities from interviews to scripts and on-air presentation.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Journalism or related field, at least 4 years experience in broadcast news, and a proven ability to work under pressure while upholding high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Journalism, Media Studies, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a broadcast journalist, preferably in television or radio news.
• Proven ability to research, write, and edit news content for broadcast.
• Excellent interviewing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of newsgathering techniques and journalistic ethics.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential news stories relevant to the local and national audience.
• Conduct interviews with sources, stakeholders, and members of the public.
• Write clear, concise, and accurate news scripts for broadcast.
• Gather information from various sources, ensuring factual accuracy and balance.
• Collaborate with camera operators and editors to produce broadcast-ready content.
• Present news reports on-air when required.
• Adhere to journalistic ethics and standards at all times.
• Cover live events and breaking news situations effectively.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts within the community.
• Contribute to editorial meetings and news planning.
• Ensure all content meets broadcast regulations and company guidelines.

Skills

Interviewing

Storytelling

News research

Ethics

Education

Journalism/Media/Communications degree

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Broadcast Journalist to join our client's news team. The role involves researching, reporting, and producing compelling news content for television and radio, with responsibilities from interviews to scripts and on-air presentation.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Journalism or related field, at least 4 years experience in broadcast news, and a proven ability to work under pressure while upholding high ethical standards.