Closing Date: 18 February 2014
Location: eNCA Online Department in Johannesburg
Shift: Night

Reporting to the Online News Editor: eNCA Online, your key performance areas will include:

• Identify stories in line with editorial policy and aims
• Prepare morning stories and morning handover
• Constant monitoring of wire feeds
• Alert broader team to breaking new stories
• Write web- ready pieces using broadcast source material
• Source visuals from archives when needed
• Liaise with Television side of the business to ensure relevant content is reflected on website
• Upload stories are tagged and effectively linked to other relevant content
• Technical troubleshooting
• Assist with content for social network sites, including Twitter and Facebook
• Make calls to emergency services and SAPS

Requirements:

• Computer Literate
• Demonstrable interest in and passion for hard news
• Understanding of online news and new media
• Perfect English
• Strong writing skills
• Strong visual sense
• A passion for story telling
• Understanding of journalistic ethics
• Basic sense of legal issues around broadcast and online media
• Strong work ethic
• Good sense of humour and robust nature
• Solutions- and outcomes-orientated
• Good understanding of social media
• Ability to work under extreme pressure, and deliver on deadline

Advantageous:

• Proficiency with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Suite and /or other high-end video and photo editing tools
• Understanding of local and international web video trends and best practice
• Familiarity with web content management systems
• Own transport

Note:

• The successful candidates will be required to work irregular and long hours, including weekends, public holidays and standby shifts.
• This is a contract positions only.

How to Apply

If you possess the criteria and qualifications as stated, please send your application form  together with a detailed CV to the HR Department at [email protected] Closing date: 18 February 2014

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.