Company:
eMedia Investments
Industry: Media / Radio / TV
Deadline: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 1 – 2 years
Location: Gauteng
Province: Johannesburg
- The individual in the role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and contributing in the production of news segments, bulletins, and special reports for a news channel.
Job Description
- The individual in the role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and contributing in the production of news segments, bulletins, and special reports for a news channel. They are required to ensure all technical aspects of the bulletin are met and collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of news content that aligns with editorial standards and audience expectations.
News Planning & Editorial Coordination
- Plan, develop, and contribute content for daily news bulletins, ensuring comprehensive and engaging coverage.
- Collaborate with editors and reporters to determine the news agenda for the day.
- Ensure that news content aligns with the channel’s editorial vision and audience needs.
- Identify key stories and breaking news developments, prioritizing coverage accordingly.
Content Production & Story Development
- Assist the production of news stories, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and balance.
- Coordinate with field reporters and correspondents for live coverage and breaking news.
- Ensure the integration of visuals, graphics, and multimedia elements to enhance storytelling.
- Write well-researched, accurate scripts aligned with visuals for balanced reporting.
- Conduct research and write scripts on topics prior to broadcasts.
- Stay updated with the latest local, national, and international news.
- Research and gather information on current events and news stories.
- Maintain a high accuracy rate with minimal fact-checking revisions required.
- Compile and provide info pack for the Anchors for guest interviews.
Live Broadcast & Studio Management
- Assist studio and field crews to execute news coverage effectively.
- Ensure real-time updates and last-minute changes are managed efficiently.
- Work with anchors and reporters to maintain professional and engaging delivery.
Technical
- Proficient in newsroom workflow systems (Dalet).
- Edit visuals, cut headlines, bytes, interviews, and overlays per script.
- Conduct research on program topics, including electronic and social media.
- Retrieve relevant visuals from archives.
Stakeholder & Team Collaboration
- Work closely with newsroom teams, technical staff, and graphics designers to ensure smooth production.
- Coordinate with digital and social media teams to align broadcast content with online distribution.
- Maintain relationships with sources, experts, and analysts for on-air insights and interviews.
Budget & Resource Management
- Optimize production resources to deliver high-quality news within budget constraints.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- Advanced Diploma in Broadcast and/or Journalism – Essential
- Bachelor’s Degree (3 years) in Broadcast and/or Journalism – Essential
Experience
- 1-2 years in Broadcast/Journalist/Producing
- Driver’s License – Essential
- Language
- English- Advanced
- Technology Proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Technical / Job Specific Competencies
- Contributing to Team Success
- Decision Making
- Managing Work
- Planning and Organising
- Stress Tolerance

