Producer / Presenter: Current Affairs Eastern Cape

South African Broadcasting Corporation; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting corporation in South Africa is seeking a Producer/Presenter for Radio Current Affairs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing and presenting news content in both Xhosa and English. With a focus on delivering accurate and compelling stories, candidates must have a National Diploma/Degree in Journalism or Media Studies and 4 years of relevant experience. Strong social media understanding and the ability to work under pressure are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in the news and journalism environment, preferably in radio.
• Understanding of social media as a journalistic tool.
• Excellent knowledge of news and current affairs.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present audio news and current affairs content.
• Engage with the target audience on social media.
• Conduct interviews and write stories.

Skills

Fluency in Xhosa

Fluency in English

Good broadcast voice

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies

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.