Parliament Reporter: Live Political News & Investigations

South African Broadcasting Corporation; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting corporation in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Reporter to cover political stories. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in Journalism, with 4 years of experience in political reporting. Responsibilities include investigating, researching, and producing news reports that are accurate and engaging for target audiences. Candidates must have a strong command of spoken and written language and be adept at managing multiple stakeholders. This role is vital in delivering timely and quality news content.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in political reporting.
• Understanding of regulations and legislation impacting broadcasting.
• Excellent command of both written and spoken language.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and cover assigned stories.
• Investigate and break stories before broadcast.
• Maintain a special focus on politics/governance.
• Obtain broadcast quality sound using relevant equipment.
• Meet deadlines for story delivery.

Skills

Political reporting

Research skills

Scriptwriting

Fact-checking

Audio recording

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

National Diploma in Journalism or Media Studies

Job description

A leading broadcasting corporation in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Reporter to cover political stories. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in Journalism, with 4 years of experience in political reporting. Responsibilities include investigating, researching, and producing news reports that are accurate and engaging for target audiences. Candidates must have a strong command of spoken and written language and be adept at managing multiple stakeholders. This role is vital in delivering timely and quality news content.