Checkpoint Is Looking For A Producer

Job description

Reporting to the senior executive producer eNCA division.

Your key performance areas include:

• Come up with unique, well researched story ideas and be able to develop them visually.
• Write strong scripts that match visuals.
• Produce at least two strong original inserts a month.
• Have the ability to secure exclusive stories, interviews and/or access.
• Provide direction in edit and on shoots.
• Train and develop junior staff and related parties.
• Maintain a healthy relationship with news.
• Ensure a quality programme that is accurate, truthful and meets the required specifications of broadcast, editorial policies and strategies of eNCA.
• Consume an array of news sources everyday.
• Have and develop contacts who can feed you stories

Requirements

• Journalism degree/diploma.
• A minimum of three to five years’ experience in investigative television journalism.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of editing television features.
• Knowledge of SA media law.
• Good editorial judgement and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Have and develop contacts who can feed you stories.

Note: the successful candidate will be required to work irregular and long hours, including weekends, public holidays and standby shifts.

Important note
If you meet the minimum requirements for the position as stated, please send your application form together with your CV, certified copies of your ID and qualifications, to [email protected]

Applicants will be shortlisted based on the minimum requirements, as well as submission of complete documentation as mentioned above.

If you have not received a response within 14 days after the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was not successful.

Closing date: 4 October 2016.