Deadline: 30 August 2011
Reporting to the Africa Editor your key performance areas will include:
- Monitor the wire services and news feeds for the latest news on Africa
- Work on the news desk, write scripts for news inserts and illustrate the story visually in video editing
- Set up guests to be interviewed during the various bulletins
- Assist in crafting intros and cues for anchors in studio
- Stand-in as bulletin producer when the situation requires it.
- Mentor and check scripts of junior writers on the news desk
Requirements
- Excellent command of the English language
- Excellent writing skills
- Good editorial judgement and interpretational skills
- Ability to work under pressure making deadlines
- Willingness to work irregular and long hours
- Minimum of five years experience as a journalist
Note:
The successful candidates will be required to work irregular and long hours, including weekends, public holidays and standby shifts. These are contract positions only.
If you possess the criteria and qualifications as stated, please send your application together with a detailed CV to the HR Department at Jobs@etv.co.za.
Only shortlisted applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted. If you have not received a response within 14 days after closing of the advert, please accept that your application was not successful.
City: Johannesburg
Via: bizcommunity.com
Contact Information:
For inquiries: jobs@etv.co.za
For submissions: jobs@etv.co.za
Website: http://www.etv.co.za/