We want a journalist confident in shooting, editing and field-producing in various environments under tight deadlines. Someone who is passionate about news and current affairs and has experience in independently creating news features from pitch to publication using video and a wide range of editing techniques. There will also be opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues in the newsroom.
Role Requirements And Attributes
- Cultivate a diary with original story ideas daily
- Pitch, develop, shoot and edit video stories
- Excellent English-language writing: you'll be expected to draft voiceover scripts, subtitles, headlines, and captions
- Rich research and interviewing skills
- An advanced-level understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop & Audition)
- Can present a strong showreel and portfolio showing news experience
- Be able to work nights and weekends when required: occasional travel outside the province may be required
- Experience in live streaming;
- Experience in Adobe After Effects and motion graphic
- Relevant tertiary qualification in journalism/media studies.
- At least 3 years experience in a digital or video news environment.
- A valid driver's license
