17 April 2011

Job Opening: Sub-Editor for E.TV (South Africa)

Deadline: 21 April 2011

Reporting to the Group Head: eNews Division your key performance areas will include:

* Sub news scripts, boards and crawlers
* Liaise with reporter's to refine story angles and content
* Assist Output Editors in checking content in bulletin rundowns
* Write and voice local and international stories
* Script headlines and promos
* Liaise with the bulletin producers, video editors and technical operations
* Write local stories
* Re-angle stories on an hourly basis
* Refresh stories
* Check wire services and news feeds for breaking news
* Help to decide how best to visually illustrate stories
* Stand-in as Bulletin Producer or Output Editor when the situation requires it

Requirements

* More than four years journalistic experience, preferably in broadcasting
* Excellent command of the English language
* Excellent writing skills
* Meticulous attention to detail
* Good editorial judgment and interpretational skills
* Ability to voice news inserts a distinct advantage
* Ability to work under pressure making deadlines

Note:

* The successful candidate will be required to work irregular and long hours, including weekends, public holidays and standby shifts.

If you possess the criteria and qualifications as stated, please send your application together with a detailed CV to jobs@etv.co.za.

Closing date: 22 April 2011.

Only shortlisted applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted. If you have not received a response 14 days after the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful

City: Johannesburg

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: jobs@etv.co.za

For submissions: jobs@etv.co.za

Website: http://www.etv.co.za/
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