News Reporter

eMedia Investments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic news reporter to join their team in Johannesburg. This role involves sourcing and generating compelling news content, ensuring adherence to high editorial standards, and conducting interviews that resonate with audiences. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing their ability to deliver breaking news and engaging stories. With opportunities for field reporting and travel, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the media landscape. If you are passionate about journalism and eager to contribute to a vibrant newsroom, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years of operational experience in reporting or anchoring for radio.
• Strong understanding of editorial standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Source and generate news content while ensuring editorial standards.
• Conduct interviews and represent the station professionally.
• Monitor news agencies for breaking news and ensure accurate broadcasting.

Skills

News Content Generation

Fact Verification

Research Skills

Interviewing Skills

Public Relations

Broadcasting Standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism

Job description

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News Content Generation :

• Sourcing and generating news content for broadcast.
• Verifying facts and ensuring all stories adhere to editorial standards.
• Extracting unique angles and exclusive content to strengthen newsroom output.
• Keeping abreast of socio-political developments at all levels.
• Researching and generating story ideas from various sources, including personal contacts, news agencies, press conferences, and law enforcement.
• Pitching story ideas to the editor.
• Collating evidence and background information to support news pieces.
• Attending diary meetings.

Breaking News & Reporting :

• Monitoring news agencies for breaking news and ensuring swift, accurate broadcasting of such.
• Standing in for news anchors when required.
• Conducting live and pre-recorded interviews.
• Writing, packaging, and presenting news content on-air for both pre-recorded and live broadcasts.
• Writing and packaging scripts.
• Ensuring high broadcast standards.

Interviewing & Public Relations :

• Identifying and briefing potential interviewees, preparing questions, and conducting interviews.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with sources to enhance news coverage.
• Representing the station professionally in all interactions.

Editorial Standards & Compliance :

• Adhering to internal editorial policies and ethical journalism guidelines.
• Adhering to internal editorial policies and social media guidelines.
• Ensuring exclusive pieces and voicers align with the station’s editorial direction.
• Exercising editorial judgment to determine the best angle for stories.

Field Reporting & Travel :

• Conducting field reporting, including traveling when necessary to cover stories.
• Ensure comprehensive coverage of local, national, and international news developments.

Qualifications :

Experience :

• Reporting / Anchoring for Radio - Operational - 3 years - essential