Producer: Checkpoint

The incumbent would be required to research, plan, script and supervise the filming and editing of 23-minute long inserts.

**Interpersonal and team relationships**

Build, support and maintain interpersonal and team relationships to ensure stable working environment and achievement of team objectives.

**Personal development**

Complete Individual Development Plan. Attend learning and development courses. Participate in peer and team learning initiatives.

**Budget Compliance**

Comply with work rules, standards and methods. Take care to minimise waste.

**Editorial**

Identify newsworthy events and developments and have the ability to generate unique story ideas from them.

Update and maintain a strong contact base.

Efficiently improve newsgathering and investigative tactics to acquire information and story elements, such as developing relationships, cultivating sources and landing interviews.

Develop and implement investigative angles to elevate story coverage.

Ensure that in-depth research and investigation is done before conducting interviews.

Ask probing questions during interviews that will assist you to hold those implicated to account.

Secure exclusive interviews and access.

Use visuals and pictures to create captivating scripts.

Produce strong, original inserts.

Provide direction in edit and on shoots.

Submit scripts as per the deadline set by your manager.

Write balanced, accurate and unbiased scripts.

**Qualifications**

National Senior Certificate - Essential

National Diploma in Journalism/ Media Studies/ Communications/ International Relations/ Politics - Essential

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism/ Media Studies/ Communications/ International Relations/ Politics - Recommended

**Experience**

2 years' experience in Investigative Journalism - Essential

Drivers Licence - Essential

**Computer Literacy**

MS Office Suite - Basic

**Functional/Technical Competencies**

Communicate frequently and efficiently while maintaining collaborative, productive working relationships with Management and News Personnel.

Represent Company professionally at all times in public interactions.

Ability to work in a team.

Good inter-personal skills.

Good communication skills.

Good working relationship with Cameramen and Editors assigned to your story.

Ability to work under pressure.

Be able to problem solve especially when working under pressure.

Planning & Organising skills

Decision-making skills

Persuasiveness

Coping under pressure

Conflict handling skills