Multimedia Producer

South African Broadcasting Corporation; Durban North; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A national broadcasting corporation is looking for a Digital News Duty Editor to develop and edit multimedia content for their platforms. The ideal candidate will have a national diploma in journalism and 5-7 years of experience in multimedia production. Responsibilities include producing multimedia stories, compiling features, and supporting the digital team. A strong understanding of social media and excellent English proficiency are essential. This role is based in Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• 5 – 7 years’ experience in journalism or multimedia production.
• Experience in multimedia or mobile journalism is advantageous.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit and support multimedia content production.
• Research and compile features for digital platforms.
• Assist with graphic design projects and operational duties.

Skills

Multimedia journalism

Graphic design

Video editing

Live streaming

Social media engagement

Education

National diploma in journalism or relevant field

Tools

Content Management Systems

Job description

Requisition ID13007-Posted -News-TV News-GP - Auckland Park

REPORTING LINE: Digital News Duty Editor

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To develop, edit and support the production of SABC News’ multimedia content and compile related, long-term features / projects to increase content engagement and contribute to user / audience growth

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conceptualise, brainstorm and produce multimedia content for SABC News’ digital / online platforms
• Compile features and special reports for SABC News’ online and social media platforms
• Research stories and potential interviewees through various news mediums
• Create various forms of multimedia news, data stories and features, including infographics, digital news cards, listicles, explainers, animation and relevant audiovisual content etc.
• Assist SABC News with graphic design projects and daily assignments, such as modifying images and creating designs for distinctive features
• Write and produce original stories / content from pre- to post-production, on and off the field, such as mobile journalism stories in the form of packages, podcasts, voiceovers and various forms of visualisation tools
• Assist the Digital News editorial team with graphic designs, scheduling and operational duties
• Provide digital and multimedia support to all SABC News platforms
• Keep abreast of the latest news, developments, trends and upcoming events
• Inform team leader/s of story developments
• Maintain constructive and effective relationships with all stakeholders and partners
• Ensure adherence to policies set by partners such as Google, YouTube and internal platforms, such as SABC+
• Communicate professionally and effectively with critical production areas such as the multimedia editors
• Compile analytics and other required reports, including production ones

REQUIREMENTS:

• National diploma in journalism or any other relevant tertiary qualification
• 5 – 7 years’ experience in journalism, multimedia production or related discipline/s
• Multimedia or mobile journalism, graphic design, video editing and live streaming in the digital news environment will be advantageous
• Experience with website content production, such as Content Management Systems
• Adherence to South Africa’s Constitution, broadcasting, publishing and other laws, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, the Press Council and BCCSA codes and decisions, the SABC Editorial Policies; News style-guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Understanding of current trends in news and digital media
• Excellent news sense, editorial judgement and general knowledge
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Excellent understanding and use of social media as a journalistic tool and opportunity to engage SABC News’ audience and promote SABC News and Current Affairs and engage its audience professionally