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Thursday, April 3, 2008

Radio Reporter/News Anchor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • 12 years of schooling plus a Journalism diploma or degree or relevant experience
  • Computer Literacy
  • Fluency in at least two of English, Arabic and Hebrew
  • Excellent news writing and reading skills
  • Pleasing broadcast voice
  • Drivers License (ability to travel between Jerusalem and West Bank)

EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of 5 years Electronic News Gathering including anchoring and reporting
  • Great contacts

SKILLS:
  • Accuracy
  • Ability to work both independently as well as within a team
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to liaise with senior decision makers

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
  • Self starter
  • Well-read
  • Reliable and Punctual
  • Ability to cope under pressure.
  • Tenacity, Adaptability, Assertive, Resilient
  • High level of energy
  • Build good relationships internally & externally
  • Be willing and able to work long and irregular hours
  • And above all be enthusiastic and have a passion for news

KEY OUTCOMES:
  • Produce stories that are accurate and balanced
  • There must be no bias in your stories with reference to any advertising, political, commercial or personal prejudices
  • Be sensitive in dealing with grief and violence
  • Uphold the sanctity of the truth and the publics’ right to know
  • Refuse all gifts, which may prejudice news and disclose all other
  • gifts valued at $50 or more
  • Protect confidential sources
  • Deliver error free reports and bulletins - both factually and in presentation
  • Be professional
  • Build good relationships internally & externally
  • Effective communications with news management – keep your manager updated and informed
  • Look for news stories all the time and be driven to break them
  • Develop knowledge of competitor products
  • Ability to resolve complaints and queries effectively and to do so as far as possible without referral to management and with minimum conflict

INNOVATION AND PRO-ACTIVE
  • Competitive and enthusiastic – going the extra mile to get the story
  • first Direct reporters while on shift as duty editor
  • Ensure the best possible product goes out on air and is error free
  • Abide by the Editorial code of conduct at all times
  • Assist News Director and News Editor with admin when required
If you think you fit the bill and you’re interested, please send CV to Maysoun Gangat, Station Manager, RAM FM – maysoun (at) ramfm (dot) net

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