Vacancies
Gagasi FM is hiring!
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Vacancies:
Sports Journalist
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Position |
Sports Journalist |
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Position reports to |
Programmes Manager |
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Purpose of the Role |
To research, compile and present sports bulletins on air. |
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Core Requirements |
– National Certificate or equivalent in Journalism, Media Studies or Sports Science – 2 to 3 year’s journalistic experience – Valid and legal driver’s licence – Excellent knowledge of Sport – Excellent computer knowledge (Internet; MS Word; MS Outlook; Excel) |
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Language Skills |
High level of proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English and isiZulu |
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Competencies Required |
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Core/ Critical Key Performance Areas: |
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Compiling and editing sports news |
– Adhere to strict deadlines
– Compilation of special packages – Plan and execute crossings – Interviewing sports personalities and stakeholders – Compile daily and weekend diaries – Write stories as per Gagasi newsroom standards and applicable style guide – Proof read and edit all audio before going on-air – Ensure sporting variety when compiling bulletins when relevant – Ensure bulletins maintain 50/50 language ratio of English and isiZulu |
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Source and research relevant information |
– Attend games, sporting events, briefings and conferences
– Investigate and follow up leads or related tip offs – Background research using social media, the internet and the news wires – Compile and update database of sources – Develop and maintain relations with other sports news rooms |
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On-air delivery |
– Accurate and eloquent delivery of all bulletins
– Be credible and authoritative on air – Ensure that ICASA regulations are adhered to at all times (as per style guide) – Ensure arrival in studio 5 minutes before delivery |
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Provide relevant departmental support |
– Update on-air personalities on breaking Sports stories when required
– Ensure external appearances and related station activities are professionally conducted |
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Social media and Digital |
– Manage and update all social media sports content where required
– Recording of content for digital platforms – To grow traffic and maximize presence on all digital platforms |
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Attributes |
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| – General knowledge
– Assertiveness – Impartial – Consistency – Decisiveness – Disciplined – Independent – People orientation – Pragmatic – Risk orientation – Tolerant |
– Attention to detail
– Confidentiality – Dedication – Enthusiasm – Flexible – Integrity – Patience – Positive – Professional – Supportive |
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Skills |
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| – isiZulu
– English – Information gathering – Listening – Organising – Problem solving – Reading comprehension – Scheduling own work activities |
– Computer
– Co-ordination – Driving – Idea generation – Information organisation – Timekeeping – Report writing |
