Senior Reporter ( Limpopo)

South African Broadcasting Corporation; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A national public broadcaster is seeking a skilled journalist to produce incisive news content. The ideal candidate has a National Diploma or Bachelor's in Journalism and 8 years of reporting experience. Fluency in Tshivenda, Xitsonga, or Sepedi is preferred. This role requires producing for multiple platforms and adhering to broadcast regulations and policies. A strong news sense and editorial judgment are essential.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ proven experience in news and current affairs field reporting.
• Proven ability to produce for more than one broadcasting platform.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of television news production processes.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and produce stories for news and current affairs.
• Conduct interviews and provide in-depth treatment on stories.
• Ensure balance and contextualisation of stories.

Skills

Fluent in Tshivenda

Fluent in Xitsonga

Fluent in Sepedi

Advanced computer skills (Microsoft, Internet, Dalet/Audacity, ENPS)

Exceptional writing skills

Exceptional news sense

Editorial judgement

Education

National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Media Studies - NQF 7

Job description

Position Id : 60019027

Closing date: 18 November 2025

Main purpose of the position

To identify, initiate, investigate, research, and produce incisive journalism that is fair, accurate and compelling in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public broadcasting mandate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conceptualise and produce stories for news and current affairs across platforms in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and public mandate.
• Present weekly diary of proposed stories to the editor.
• Conduct interviews and provide depth and comprehensive treatment on stories for SABC News broadcasting and digital publishing platforms.
• Provide story leads to editors, break evidence-based stories, and coordinate interviews for various news platforms as required.
• Attend diary meetings and contribute to editorial discussions on self-initiated stories.
• Conduct primary investigations for original, incisive, and compelling content.
• Live tweet coverage of rolling events and stories.
• Ensure that all treatment of stories adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes as all other broadcast regulations and policies.
• Ensure balance and appropriate contextualisation of stories.
• Support themed coverage and special productions with background information for depth and breadth.
• Contribute audio-visual and textual features and news items to digital news platforms.
• Ensure appropriate and audience-friendly visualisation of any numerical and textual data.
• Employ evidence-based insights to generate ground-breaking story ideas and angles.
• Work with relevant think tanks and universities to enrich news production.
• Contribute to panel discussions on matters of journalistic and editorial interest.
• Collaborate with specialist researchers to deliver content-rich stories for all platforms.
• Work closely with the video journalist to ensure visuals and interviews are of the highest standard.
• Work closely with the video editor to ensure the insert is edited to ensure a product of the highest standard.
• Perform post-production tasks as required, including but not limited to, ensuring the transcribing, editing and final mixing of the story.
• Be a reputable and trustworthy representative of SABC News

REQUIREMENTS

• National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Media Studies - NQF 7 or close equivalent
• 8 years’ proven experience in news and current affairs field reporting
• Preference will be given to candidates who are fluent in Tshivenda, Xitsonga or Sepedi
• Proven ability to produce for more than one broadcasting platform is a must.
• Proven track record of exceptional of journalistic performance.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of television news and current affairs production processes and systems.
• Advanced understanding of public broadcasting principles and obligations
• Ability to work under pressure, irregular hours and tight deadlines is essential.
• Advance computer skills (Microsoft, Internet, Dalet/Audacity, and ENPS).
• Exceptional news sense and editorial judgement.
• Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of SABC Editorial Policies, broadcast legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines.