SABC NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS Position: Senior Reporter (International Desk) Division: News & Current Affairs Report Line: Editor  International News Position ID:  60021427 Scale code: 401 (Peromnes 8, Paterson CU) CLOSING DATE: 03 APRIL 2025 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To identify, initiate, investigate, research, and produce incisive international news and current affars content that is fair, accurate and compelling in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public broadcasting mandate.  KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: •    Conceptualise and produce international news and current affairs content across platforms in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and public mandate. •    Keep abreast of international news/events/developments and their relevance to South Africa. •    Present weekly diary of proposed stories to the editor. •    Conduct interviews and provide depth and comprehensive treatment on stories for SABC News broacasting and digital publishing platforms. •    Provide story leads to the editor, break evidence-based stories, and coordinate interviews for various news platforms as required. •    Attend diary meetings and contribute to editorial discussions on self-initiated stories. •    Conduct primary investigations for original, incisive, and compelling content. •    Live tweet coverage of rolling news events and stories. •    Ensure that all treatment of stories adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes as all other broadcast regulations and policies. •    Ensure balance and appropriate contextualisation of stories. •    Support themed coverage and special productions with background information for depth and breadth.  •    Contribute audio-visual and textual features and news items to digital news platforms. •    Ensure appropriate and audience-friendly visualisation of any numerical and textual data. •    Employ evidence-based insights to generate ground-breaking story ideas and angles. •    Work with relevant think tanks and universities to enrich news production. •    Contribute to panel discussions on matters of journalistic and editorial interest. •    Collaborate with specialist researchers to deliver content-rich stories for all platforms. •    Work closely with the video journalist to ensure visuals and interviews are of the highest standard. •    Work closely with the video editor to ensure the insert is edited to ensure a product of the highest standard. •    Perform post-production tasks as required, including but not limited to, ensuring the transcribing, editing and final mixing of the story. •    Be a reputable and trustworthy representative of SABC News REQUIREMENTS: •    National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Media Studies - NQF 6/7 or relevant studies.  •    8-years’ proven experience in field reporting, 3 of which must be specific focus on international news coverage. •    Proven ability to produce for more than one broadcasting platform is a must. •    A well-established digital media presence. •    Proven track record of exceptional of journalistic performance. •    Advanced knowledge and understanding of television news and current affairs production processes and systems. •    Advanced understanding of public broadcasting principles and obligations •    Clear broadcast voice. •    Ability to work under pressure, irregular hours and tight deadlines is essential. •    Advance computer skills (Microsoft, Internet, Dalet/Audacity, and ENPS). •    Exceptional news sense and editorial judgement. •    Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.  •    Advanced knowledge of SABC Editorial Policies, broadcast legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines. •    Must have a valid driver’s licence.