Eng Reporter at Switch TV

Reporting to the Managing Editor, the ENG REPORTER will be responsible for the following:

Responsibility:

• Generating ideas for stories and features and following leads from news agencies, the police, the public, press conferences and other sources
• Pitching ideas to editors
• Researching, verifying and collating evidence and information to support a story using relevant information sources such as the internet, archives, databases, etc.
• Selecting appropriate locations, pictures and sound and exercising editorial judgment on the best angle from which to approach a story
• Identifying necessary resources and deploying and managing technical crews for location shoots, including camera crew
• Providing directorial input, advising crews on what to film or record
• Producing complete packages for broadcast
• Preparing and presenting material for both pre-recorded and live piece
• Identifying potential interviewees, briefing them, preparing interview questions and conducting both live and recorded interviews
• Collaborating with the editor to put together the completed program or item
• Developing and maintaining local contacts and assuming a public relations role

Requirements

• 3 years of TV editor, producer or reporter position; experience in filming, editing and producing news
• Graduate in Journalism or Communications
• A thorough knowledge of news and current affairs in the Kenya, Africa and internationally
• Strong writing skills, and ability to convey information in a clear, concise and conversational manner
• Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
• Ability to interact professionally and build relationships and sources
• Ability to shoot and edit digital video
• Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines
• Social Media & Multimedia experience