The individual in the role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the production of the Zulu 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 execute daily Zulu news bulletins, ensuring comprehensive and engaging content.
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 for a specific Zulu audience.
Content Production & Story Development
Oversee the scriptwriting and 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.
Make sure that the broadcast check list is completed before each show is followed.
Approve scripts, headlines, and segment structures before broadcasts.
Identify newsworthy events, conduct in-depth research, attend diary meetings, and generate compelling stories.
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
Manage live broadcasts, ensuring seamless coordination between on-air talent and technical teams.
Direct 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.
Plan and allocate resources effectively for special coverage, investigative pieces, and live events.
Qualifications
National Senior Certificate - Essential
Advanced Diploma in Broadcast and/or Journalism - Essential
Bachelors Degree in Broadcast and/or Journalism - Recommended
Experience
3 years in Broadcast and/or Journalism and/or Producing
Drivers Licences - Essential
Language Proficiency
IsiZulu - Advanced
Technology Proficiency
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) - Basic
Technical / Job Specific Competencies
Contributing to Team Success
Decision Making
Managing Work
Planning and Organising
Stress Tolerance