Bulletin Editor

Bulletin Editor –SABC News Channel

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To lead, guide and provide editorial direction to the production team to deliver compelling and incisive news programmes in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public mandate.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead the team in identifying and selecting stories, compose rundowns in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public mandate.
• Lead effective and creative brainstorming sessions to determine content breadth and quality.
• Working within tight deadlines, identify news stories appropriate for target audiences.
• Manage and direct staff in the writing and timeous processing of news stories.
• Ensure the overall quality and accuracy of news content, language context, style, and tone.
• Ensure compliance with SABC News’ ethical, editorial and production standards.
• Optimise news impact with illustrative, audio-visual, and appropriately contextualised script.
• Advise on the best stories to lead and anchor news bulletins, and update stories as new information becomes available.
• Keep up to date with news reporters in the field or at base and brief team on latest news developments.
• Ensure balance in the stories to be featured in the news bulletins and address gaps as soon as it is possible to do so.
• Supervise the performance of the team and give constructive feedback on stories delivered.
• Continually communicate with relevant news editors to find further newsworthy angles.
• Liaise with technical support regarding the specific delivery of news items.
• Assist news presenters with accurate news reading delivery and pronunciations.
• Submit daily production reports to the line manager and indicate problems requiring attention.
• Together with the line manager, process leave applications and check impact on rosters.
• Generate a monthly roster for the desk and ensure adequate staffing.
• Communicate with platforms on structural changes, changes in time slots, bulletin durations.
• Lead productive and creative editorial team sessions to determine appropriateness of editorial content for bulletins.
• Ensure that news content meets the highest editorial and linguistic standards as per editorial policy.
• Be alert to any content that may require audience warnings and disclaimers and ensure that these are reflected prominently prior to airing the stories.
• Assign team writing and productions responsibilities as required.
• Adhere to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes.
• Provide input in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and monitor the implementation thereof.
• Support effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

• National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communication, Media Studies or equivalent qualification. NQF6/7

• 6 years’ proven experience in editorial and writing environment, two of which must be in a supervisory capacity.

• Mother-tongue proficiency and exceptional writing skills in the designated language (English)

• Understanding of all regulations, legislation and policies impacting broadcasting.

• Knowledge and understanding of television news production processes.

• Exceptional editorial and journalistic acumen.

• Ability to work under pressure and perform outstandingly to tight deadlines.

• Extensive knowledge of the relevant systems and broadcasting operations.

• Account Executive Business Development: Radio

Location

Provincial / National Office (Gauteng)

Job Purpose The core function of this role is to sell integrated solutions within the SABC ecosystem. The role primarily consists of managing and overseeing a portfolio of advertiser’s accounts and agencies. Accountability includes but not limited to being a liaison for clients and ensuring customer satisfaction by proactively addressing clients’ needs and facilitating the entire sale process. The role also entails growing new client bases and contributing to an increase in current sales levels to ensure achievement of revenue targets.

Main Objectives (Key Performance Area) Job Outputs and Responsibilities Key Performance Indicator Weight Maximize Revenue Potential Across All Platforms Portfolio and Deal Management: Oversee a portfolio of MEDIUM VALUE AGENCY accounts, including deal negotiation, commitment tracking, volume discount management, fiscal spend growth, performance reviews, and reconciliations Lead negotiations for new business IN BOTH ALLOCATED AGENCY AND SMALL-TO-MEDIUM DIRECT CLIENTS. Handle operations across multiple agencies and direct clients to ensure revenue targets are met. Develop tailor-made sales opportunities and deals. Track and Manage Commitments and manage deals Prepare and negotiate all sales deals including renewals and renegotiations within the parameters of the governance prescripts. Offer a 360-degree solution across all platforms to address client’s needs. Package and sell sponsorable programmes on respective platforms. Develop innovative sponsorship opportunities. Educate client on all organisational platforms on a regular basis. 30%

Market Research and Analysis Facilitate and understand analysis of competitive market in order to identify revenue opportunities. Conduct need analyses of all client’s in portfolio in order to understand needs, identify opportunities. Action a client brief and produce relevant media solutions not limited to a specific platform. Source and evaluate lost /dropped business to determine reasons in order to re-establish business. 20%

Account Management Facilitate and understand information to ensure thorough knowledge of own platforms. Liaise with Product Managers regarding potential sponsorships opportunities within programmes. Accurate and consistent usage of all sales management systems e.g. CRM & SAP to manage the sales processes end to end. Compile the quarterly reviews and negotiation documentation, on client history in preparation for reviews or negotiations. Planning and Optimisation for clients upon request on available industry related planning and buying tools. Provide feedback to Senior Management & Client monthly with regards to tracking of commitments. 35%

Stakeholder Management Update clients through proposals and presentations regarding opportunities. Follow up on all correspondence from clients and adherence to deadlines. Compile all Submissions and Term Sheets within respective portfolios as well as manage the long form contract process. Update electronic contracts register/commitment book monthly. Sound administration as well as weekly and monthly status reporting. Conduct a minimum number of client visits as agreed with respective line Manager. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients. Maintain after sales service by following up to ensure client satisfaction and future business within an agreed time frame directed by senior management. Prepare the Deal Evaluation, business case and secure approval. 15%

Total Percentage 100%

Inherent Requirements Formal Qualifications: A relevant tertiary qualification (degree or diploma) at NQF Level 6 or above; and/or Additional accredited courses or certifications in Media, Digital Marketing, Sales, or other related fields at a minimum of NQF Level 5.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant front-line sales specialist / sales management / account management experience within the Media | Marketing | Advertising environment, for NQF Level 6+ qualifications.

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant front-line sales specialist / sales management / account management experience within the Media | Marketing | Advertising environment, for NQF Level 5 qualification.

• Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and experience in integrated / digital sales solutions would be advantageous.

• Understanding of broadcasting policies

• Understanding of the organisational brands

• Knowledge of industry systems

• Problem solving

• Conflict Management

• Planning and organisation

• Work under pressure and multi