22 March 2013

Job Vacancy: eNuus Writer/Anchor for eNCA (South Africa)

Deadline: 24 March 2013

eNCA is South Africa's first 24-hour news service. Live reports, breaking news, sport, weather, entertainment, financial and business updates all form part of its offering, along with a host of topical current affairs shows. eNCA has bureaus across South Africa as well as in Lagos, Nairobi and Beijing. It also has correspondents covering Zimbabwe, Ghana, and Tanzania.

ENUUS WRITER/ANCHOR
Job Vacancy Type: Contract
  • Be able to translate English stories into Afrikaans, adhere to the duration and the facts – accuracy is of the utmost importance
  • Must be able to present and read the news in Afrikaans when required (This would entail familiarizing oneself with the bulletin and rehearsing)
  • Do voice-overs when required
  • Assist with News updates and check accuracy and update on air crawlers when necessary
  • Research, script and produce interviews as part of the editorial team
  • Produce packages and inserts when required
  • Check the quality of visuals and scripts before broadcast
  • Check the wire services and news feeds for the day's news/breaking news
  • Liaise with news editor, library/archives and the technical crew
  • Sub editing, when required
  • Write some local and international stories
REQUIREMENTS:
  • More than five years experience – preferably in an Afrikaans news environment
  • Excellent command of the Afrikaans language
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Good editorial judgement and interpretational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure making deadlines
  • Good general knowledge, and thorough understanding of local and international news
  • Working knowledge of quality of visuals and scripts
  • A team player and ability to work with others
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. 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.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: obs@enca.com

Website: http://www.enca.com
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