Applications are invited for the above-indicated vacancy within Newzroom Afrika.  The incumbent will report to the Online Editor.

Job Purpose

The Online Content Creator  is a key member of the Online news team. The individual must be an all-rounder and competent on social media platforms, cutting video clips, production systems and writing copy for Newzroom Afrika's social media platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and regularly update the Newzroom Afrika’s social media accounts.
• Upload content attend to followers’ sentiments and fans across various platforms.
• These includes but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and
• WhatsApp and/or any other relevant online platform.
• Edit interviews and video content from the system and upload it on all Newzroom
• Afrika’s social media platforms.
• Integrate social media with linear TV through production. This includes working closely with Newzroom Afrika’s production team to produce and line up as required by on-air linear platforms

• Attend regular digital content planning, creative and brainstorming sessions.
• Proactively engage in innovative sessions that will take the digital department to the next level and greater heights.
• Stay abreast of new developments in the social media space and new story-telling trends.
• Innovate constantly, including creating a Newzroom presence on other social media platforms
• Select User Generated Content that can be used on-air and segment across social media platforms. Save the content on Google Drive and share links with the Online
• Create daily social media polls for different shows where required and monitor results.
• Monitor trending topics on social media and share brief information about trending topics. The information needs to be shared with the Online Editor who will share the content with the editorial team and show producers.
• Find images for guests that will be used on air.
• Research relevant news content for all online and linear platforms.
• Ensure that the correct graphics play across all platforms.
• Source footage from Getty Images, Gallo and Archives
• Source coming up boards
• Play confirmed breaking news graphics or videos across all platforms.
• Constantly brief EPs and anchors about what content is going on air.
• Work closely with EPs and the production team of different shows.
• Help integrate social media with TV through production work. This includes working closely with the production team, producing and cueing required on-air social media content.
• Proactively engage in innovative sessions that will take the digital department to the next level.
• Coordinate social media call-outs and collate the final results where applicable.

Personal Attributes

• Outstanding communication and Interpersonal skills
• Great attention to detail.
• Must be self-motivated, passionate and punctual individual
• Fast thinker and fast worker
• and more
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Strong analytical ability
• Assertive
• management systems and process
• Ability to manage conflict
• Deadline driven

Requirements, Skills and Competencies

• 3 years or more experience in a newsroom environment, preferably online.
• Three-year tertiary qualification in journalism or similar field
• Excellent writing skills and ability to write for TV
• Knowledge of newsroom production systems and workflows
• Excellent knowledge of fact-checking processes
• Passion for news and current affairs
• Thorough knowledge of South African and international news and current affairs
• Good understanding of legal and ethical issues with regards to TV broadcasting
• An understanding of the BCCSA Code of Conduct
• Good grasp of English and other South African official languages
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Ability to check and sub content quickly, while ensuring accuracy

 Values

• Result driven
• Integrity
• Viewer centric
• Innovative
• Teamwork