Division: Radio
Position ID: 60017996
CLOSING DATE: 13 OCTOBER 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Plan, assign, manage and co-ordinate multimedia coverage of local, national, continental and international events and stories for the Channel Africa website. The online editor is responsible for daily multimedia production, working closely with content producers and digital specialists to enhance the multimedia offering on the website and to increase traffic to the website.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide support and input in the development and implementation of Channel Africa’s strategy.
- Develop and implement plans relevant to the unit, from the station’s strategy.
- Provide strategic direction to the online team in terms of defining the business unit’s strategy and operational objectives.
- Plan, organize and control activities pertaining to the business unit.
- Ensure important stories particularly from the African continent, are reflected on the website.
- Edit, proofread and approve all written material, checking on copyright, libel and other legalities.
- Oversee web streaming of live events, web publishing of video, audio and other content.
- Oversee selection, creation and editing of stories, images, graphics and animation.
- Edit text and copy, pictures, sound from online writers and approve for publishing.
- Edit translations of stories from other language services.
- Check story facts from various news sources to ensure factual end product.
- Search news sources and newsroom for breaking stories, fresh angles and updates.
- Adhere to the SABC editorial code.
- Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, Icasa regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC editorial policies and radio news and current affairs style guide.
- Assist the development and ensure implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Oversee the management of online unit risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
- Monitor and report on compliance in line with OHS requirements.
- Manage and oversee the internal risk and provide mitigation plan.
- Attend to internal and external customers/clients queries/complaints.
- Network with other newsmakers and sources of news.
- Communicate with other news outlets in the SABC.
- Determine and serve customers/clients’ needs.
- Contract and manage the SABC’s Performance Management System with the team in accordance with the organizational policy and procedures.
- Allocate responsibilities and scheduling of team.
- Manage available staff and ensure fair and balanced distribution of work.
- Coach, mentor and develop the team.
- Direct, manage and develop the performance of staff.
- Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.
- Manage the employee relations to ensure conducive and productive working environment.
- Oversee the implementation of organisational development initiatives i.e. Wellness, Employment Equity, Career Progression, Talent Management, and Human Capital Planning.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree or National diploma in Journalism/Media studies or related field of study. (NQF 6)
- 4-5 years relevant experience in radio broadcasting environment.
- Work experience in an online news media environment will be an advantage.
- Knowledge and understanding of broadcast standards, Policies and SOPs.
- Advanced understanding of SABC broadcast operations.
- Good understanding of equipment and facilities within broadcasting environment.
- Knowledge & understanding of transmission chain.
- Knowledge & understanding of play-out and recording systems e.g. Dalet or Dira!
- Sound understanding of current trends and issues in the social, economic and political environment on the African continent.
- Impeccable English writing skills.
- Ability to work with people of diverse language and culture.
- Excellent news sense.
- Ability to work under pressure and for long, irregular shifts.
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