News Reporter (Kwazulu Natal & Western Cape)

Applications are invited for the above-indicated vacancy within Newzroom Afrika. The incumbent will report to the National Assignment Editor .

JOB PURPOSE

The News Reporter is a key member of the Input Desk, who is responsible for ensuring that the news gathering process is conducted in a timely, accurate and engaging manner. Under the leadership of the National Assignment Editor and the Assignments team, you will shape and create news stories that set Newzroom Afrika apart from other broadcasters in South Africa and beyond.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor news feeds, including searching social media and engaging with reporters, to gather and evaluate relevant news and information
• Write accurate scripts which adhere to the channel’s editorial policy and style guide
• Curate submissions from citizen journalists
• Writing scripts for on-air talent, cutting visuals using a newsroom production system, finding gue...