Planning Outside Broadcasts  

• Liaise with event organisers to secure venues, times, and dates.
• Arrange guests for live crossings and interviews.
• Conduct assessment for suitability of venue.
• Ensure diverse, timely live interviews per news desk direction.
• Draft a detailed and clear broadcast plan to guide the news desk.

Editorial Oversight

• Shape and refine story angles in alignment with editorial strategy.
• Guide and support interview structures to ensure coherent storytelling and high production value.
• Uphold journalistic integrity, accuracy, and editorial quality under tight deadlines.

Field Coordination

• Direct and coordinate reporters, camera crews, and technical teams for live and recorded productions.
• Conduct site inspections and assess the suitability of venues for broadcast requirements.
• Manage on-site logistics, including transport, permits, equipment, and venue access.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the field team and the newsroom.

News Gathering & Planning

• Collaborate with reporters, camera crews, and newsroom editors to plan field coverage.
• Identify, source, and verify story elements, background material, and leads ahead of coverage.
• Conduct location scouting and risk assessments for field assignments.

Communication

• Maintain strong coordination with Assignments, News Editors, and Logistics.
• Communicate permissions and requirements with event organisers.
• Brief all stakeholders including camera crew, reporters, and guests.

Research  

• Perform thorough research, including pre-interviews, fact-checking, and background compilation.
• Monitor social media, traditional news outlets, and internal archives for real-time developments and visuals.
• Provide reporters with concise and reliable background material.

Implementation

• Deliver timely updates to the News Desk on the status of field assignments.
• Ensure field content adheres to editorial and ethical standards throughout the process.
• Secure unique soundbites and insights from interviewees, adding value to editorial output.

Technical & Production Support

• Operate and advise on use of SNG vans, LiveU, eLink and other broadcasting tools as needed.
• Support technical setup for live links (e.g., OB units, satellite, mobile journalism kits).
• Troubleshoot on-site production issues in real-time.
• Review raw footage and contribute to editing or scripting where required.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all field/production activities adhere to health and safety protocols, legal standards, and ethical guidelines.
• Manage press credentials and access in sensitive or high-risk areas.

Requirements

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate – Essential
• Higher Certificate in Broadcast and/or Journalism – Essential

Experience

• 3 years in Broadcast and/or Journalism and/or Producing
• Drivers Licences – Essential