EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: SABC NEWS

Division:                        News and current affairs

Position ID:                   60019290

Scale code:                   300 (Peromnes 7,Paterson D1)

Reporting Line: Editor: Television News &CA

Closing Date: 12 August 2025

Main purpose of the position:

To deliver business and economics news programming of the highest editorial and journalistic standards in accordance with the public mandate and SABC News’ strategic and editorial objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

• Identify, commission, and assign news and current content based on strength, quality, depth, and newsworthiness in accordance with the public mandate and SABC News’ editorial and strategic objectives.

• Take final responsibility for the editorial quality of the shows.
• Account for overall audience performance of the programme.
• Review and adjust programming to the changing needs of audiences.
• Ensure that all programming adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies regarding the plurality of voices and diversity of views.
• Make use of interactive screens, infographics, and audiovisual collages to enhance the quality of programming.
• Ensure balance and fairness in the content and representation of multiple perspectives.
• Ensure that shows are properly planned and well-thought out ahead of time.
• Ensure that all interviews are published and prominently promoted on digital platforms ahead of transmission.
• Create opportunities for viewer engagement during the programmme through digital platforms, call-ins and on-screen.
• Plan and coordinate Outside Broadcasts, panel discussions and townhalls on issues of public concern in accordance with the public mandate.
•  Check and ensure that all audiovisual material meets all broadcast compliance requirements before transmission.
• Liase with on-air team for final checks and ensure that the lineup is well understood by everyone involved in the transmission.
• Authorise all major changes to the line up while on air.
• Determine logical flow and co-ordination of the running order of the programme.
• Optimise utilisation of resources and shared services in support of the production and delivery of quality programmes.
• Provide feedback to the production team against set standards to enhance quality.
• Ensure that all material meets the highest editorial and journalistic standards.
• Research content to produce quality programmes for viewers and target audiences.
• Cost effectively control and manage utilization of resources. 
• Manage and monitor timeous authorisation of freelance payments, in compliance with SABC policies.
•  Brainstorm and discuss story ideas, angles and sources with the team and contributors. 
• Support successful implementation of the Performance Management System in accordance with SABC policies.
•  Develop and manage staff rosters.
• Adhere to the SABC editorial codes and Broadcasting Regulatory provisions.
   Adhere to all SABC quality and production standards.
•  Provide input in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and monitor the implementation thereof.  

Requirements:

• Diploma/ Degree  NQF6/7 preferably in Journalism/Media Studies/Communication or equivalent disciplines.
• 6 years’ proven experience in economic broadcast news and current affairs environment, including 3 years’ in an editorial/ supervisory position.
   
• Understanding of broadcasting and publishing regulations and legislation.

• Advanced understanding of public broadcasting principles.
   
• Excellent command of both written and spoken language.
   
• Exceptional writing skills, news sense attention to detail.
   
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of platform-specific news and current affairs production processes and systems.
   
• Planning, budgeting and executing special broadcasts and project.
   
• Project management.

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