Multiskilled Journalist

KENS 5's morning lifestyle show, Great Day SA, is looking for a highly motivated, creative, and dynamic Multi-Skilled Journalist to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Shoot, write, edit, and produce original lifestyle content for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Use the latest photography and editing tools, including Adobe Premiere, to create engaging and visually compelling stories.
• Develop unique, shareable content that resonates with television and social media audiences.
• Conduct LIVE and recorded interviews for the show, both in-studio and in the field.
• Pre-produce, shoot, and edit feature stories and lifestyle segments.
• Write compelling scripts and create content that informs, entertains, and connects with viewers.
• Edit b-roll, teases, promotional elements, and show content as assigned.
• Research story ideas and regularly pitch creative, original content to the Executive Producer.
• Attend editorial meetings, contribute story ideas, and content strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with sources, community partners, and potential guests.
• Post content to social media platforms, including videos, photos, stories, and promotional content as assigned.
• Use social media, digital tools, and audience trends to research, discover, and distribute content.
• Monitor trends and identify opportunities for timely and relevant lifestyle coverage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of television news, lifestyle, or content production experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, Broadcasting, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong photography, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere and modern content creation tools.
• Comfortable appearing on camera and conducting live interviews.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to craft compelling scripts and digital content.
• Proven ability to generate creative story ideas and develop content independently.
• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and take ownership of projects from concept to completion.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital audience engagement.
• Experience creating and posting content across multiple social media platforms.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a collaborative team mindset.
• Ability to adapt quickly and solve problems in a LIVE production environment.
• Understanding of professional journalism ethics and standards.
• Must be dependable, flexible, and reliable.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to and from assignment locations.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.