TV & RADIO REPORTERS (6 POSITION)
Phogo Media
Services wishes to recruit a suitably qualified individual to the
position of a
TV & Radio Reporter.
Job Description
- He/she will be required to source, generate,
package and present the news.
- He/she will report to the News Editor
- TV Key roles & responsibilities Generating
ideas for news stories and news features
- Following leads from news agencies, the police,
the public, press conferences and other sources;
- Generating ideas to editors and producers;
- Researching and compiling relevant information to
support a story using credible information sources such as the internet,
archives, databases, etc.;
- Writing scripts for bulletins, headlines and
special reports;
- Selecting appropriate locations, pictures and
sound and exercising judgment on the best story angle;
- Identifying necessary resources and
deploying/managing technical crews for field assignments and location
shoots, including sound operators and camera crew;
- Providing input, advising crews on what to film or
record;
- Using portable digital video (DV) cameras and
other equipment to record material and appropriate editing software to
produce complete packages for broadcast;
- Preparing and presenting material ‘on air’ for
both pre-recorded and live pieces;Identifying potential interviewees,
briefing them, preparing interview questions and conducting both live and
recorded interviews;
- Preparing timings for each news item and
monitoring these during broadcast;
- Developing and maintaining useful contacts and
relations with news sources;
- Understanding and complying with media law and
industry codes of conduct.
Academic and professional/work
Experience
- Degree in journalism, mass communications or any
other related field OR Degree in social science and post-graduate training
in journalism or mass communication
- A Post Graduate Degree in Journalism
- At least two years relevant experience in a busy
newsroom in a media house covering all aspects of news planning,
gathering, editing and airing.
- Essential Competences Excellent written and spoken
English and/or Swahili.
- Capacity for bilingual reporting (English/Swahili)
will be an added advantage
- An edge for news or features, ability for quick
thinking, persistence, personal initiative and a good memory
- Sound knowledge of the local and international
social, political and economic news-shaping environment
- A clear communicating voice
- Ability to report accurately and impartially.
- Ability to work for long hours and on short notice
Key Considerations Willingness to work for long hours and on short notice
- Willingness to travel locally and abroad including
to difficult and dangerous locations in line of duty If you are interested
and qualified,
How To Apply
please email your CV and
a one-page statement explaining why you are the ideal candidate for the
position to media@phogogroupltd.com by Tuesday 1st March 2022