Job Description

RE-ADVERTISEMENT PLEASE NOTE CLOSING DATE: 13 MARCH 2024 SABC NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS Position: COORDINATOR: RESOURCES: NORTH WEST Position ID: 60019104 Scale COde: 403 Reporting Line: Editor Regions CLOSING DATE: 13 MARCH 2024 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To provide technical and operational support in ensuring high quality news and current affairs output in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public mandate KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: * Provide input in the development and formulation of news and current affairs resources plan. * Develop a coherent news infrastructure plan to support the region to deliver on its mandate. * Ensure effective and efficient deployment of resource for news production in accordance with editorial requirements. * Ensure that all news production equipment and property is always fully functional. * Report any faulty equipment and ensure that it is repaired/replaced timeously. * Book and co-ordinate all line feeds and live crossings as required. * Conduct pre-check on the broadcasting infrastructure before deployment. * Compile the feeding and contribution schedule, and continuously update newsroom staff on the status of the feeds. * Compile the daily feedback report and identify areas of improvement. * Develop cost-effective measures for sourcing facilities from within organisation and external suppliers. * Identify new technology systems required for the changing needs of the newsroom. * Provide quality monthly reports, reporting on performances, developments, and challenges. * Communicate with editorial staff and ensure that news production requirements are met. * Monitor daily and forward planning diaries and prioritise resource deployment accordingly. * Co-ordinate the delivery of all broadcast requirements and infrastructure as per brief with Technology. * Communication with all relevant stakeholders regarding broadcast infrastructure requirements to deliver on the news mandate. REQUIREMENTS:National Diploma/ Degree in Journalism with news technology as a major/Information Technology or Sound Engineering or equivalent qualification.6 years proven experience in a multimedia news broadcasting environment of which 3 years should be at supervisory level.Well-developed understanding of news processing technology understanding.Applicable SABC and industry policies and practicesManagement information systemsUnderstanding of the different role players within the broadcasting landscapeProject managementUnderstanding of applicable legislative framework and regulations
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: * Provide input in the development and formulation of news and current affairs resources plan. * Develop a coherent news infrastructure plan to support the region to deliver on its mandate. * Ensure effective and efficient deployment of resource for news production in accordance with editorial requirements. * Ensure that all news production equipment and property is always fully functional. * Report any faulty equipment and ensure that it is repaired/replaced timeously. * Book and co-ordinate all line feeds and live crossings as required. * Conduct pre-check on the broadcasting infrastructure before deployment. * Compile the feeding and contribution schedule, and continuously update newsroom staff on the status of the feeds. * Compile the daily feedback report and identify areas of improvement. * Develop cost-effective measures for sourcing facilities from within organisation and external suppliers. * Identify new technology systems required for the changing needs of the newsroom. * Provide quality monthly reports, reporting on performances, developments, and challenges. * Communicate with editorial staff and ensure that news production requirements are met. * Monitor daily and forward planning diaries and prioritise resource deployment accordingly. * Co-ordinate the delivery of all broadcast requirements and infrastructure as per brief with Technology. * Communication with all relevant stakeholders regarding broadcast infrastructure requirements to deliver on the news mandate.

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