Business Anchor / Producer
full-time
Key Deliverables
Editorial Planning and News Coordination
Contribute proactively to daily, weekly and forward editorial planning for business, financial and economic news across television and digital platforms.
Monitor local, national and international business developments, financial markets, economic indicators and corporate activities to identify relevant story opportunities.
Develop and propose original story ideas, interview opportunities and appropriate editorial angles that support the organisation's news priorities.
Collaborate with editors, reporters, producers and newsroom colleagues to determine story priorities, coverage requirements and resource allocation.
Identify breaking news, emerging trends and significant market developments and ensure that relevant editorial stakeholders are informed promptly.
Align story selection and programme planning with audience needs, editorial strategy, national relevance and significant global developments.
Adapt editorial plans and production priorities in response to breaking news, changing market conditions and other significant developments.
Business News Research, Writing and Story Development
Conduct thorough research into business, financial, economic and corporate developments using credible sources, official information and relevant industry publications.
Develop compelling story angles that explain the significance, context and potential impact of business and economic developments on audiences.
Write, adapt and edit accurate, balanced and engaging scripts, headlines, introductions, voice-overs and supporting editorial material.
Translate complex financial information, economic indicators, market movements and corporate developments into clear and accessible language.
Develop interview questions, research briefs and supporting information that enable informed discussions with relevant stakeholders and subject-matter experts.
Select and integrate appropriate visuals, graphics, soundbites, interviews, archive material and multimedia elements to strengthen storytelling.
Ensure that business news content is factually accurate, appropriately contextualised and aligned with approved editorial requirements before broadcast or publication.
On-Air Anchoring and Programme Presentation
Present live and recorded business news bulletins and programmes professionally, confidently and credibly, in accordance with the broadcast schedule.
Arrive at the required pre-broadcast reporting time, ordinarily at least 90 minutes before going on air where applicable, to prepare, receive briefings and complete styling requirements.
Review and rehearse scripts, rundowns, pronunciations, graphics and other programme elements to ensure readiness for transmission.
Communicate business and financial news clearly, accurately and engagingly while maintaining an authoritative and accessible on-air presence.
Adapt presentation style, pacing, tone and language appropriately to the subject matter, programme format and audience requirements.
Respond effectively to breaking news, unexpected developments and changes to the programme rundown while maintaining composure and accuracy.
Maintain professional on-air conduct and comply with the organisation's presentation guidelines, editorial standards and applicable broadcasting requirements.
Live Interviews, Analysis and Audience Engagement
Conduct live and pre-recorded interviews with business leaders, economists, financial analysts, industry experts, public officials and other relevant contributors.
Prepare thoroughly for interviews by researching the subject, reviewing relevant facts and developing focused, balanced and appropriately challenging questions.
Facilitate informed discussions that explain the context, implications and potential consequences of business, financial and economic developments.
Ask relevant follow-up questions and clarify complex or ambiguous responses to improve accuracy, accountability and audience understanding.
Maintain impartiality and professionalism when engaging with interviewees representing different commercial, institutional or public interests.
Adapt interview style and questioning techniques to breaking news, market developments, scheduled discussions and other programme requirements.
Communicate information in a manner that promotes audience understanding, engagement and confidence in the organisation's business journalism.
Television Production and Live Broadcast Coordination
Coordinate the editorial and production requirements of assigned business news bulletins, live segments, interviews and recorded packages.
Monitor agency feeds, incoming video material and relevant newsroom sources to identify content suitable for broadcast.
Prepare and verify programme rundowns, scripts, graphics, video clips, soundbites, guest details and other required production elements.
Coordinate with technical teams, reporters, studio personnel and production colleagues to ensure that broadcast requirements are ready before transmission.
Confirm guest availability, contact information, connectivity, briefing requirements and appropriate backup arrangements for live interviews.
Monitor live programme flow and communicate changes, breaking news updates and production requirements accurately and promptly.
Identify, resolve where appropriate, and escalate editorial, technical or operational issues that could affect broadcast continuity or content quality.
Digital and Multiplatform Content Delivery
Identify business and financial news stories that are suitable for digital-first, social-first and other platform-specific storytelling approaches.
Adapt television scripts, interviews and packages into appropriate digital content while maintaining factual accuracy and editorial integrity.
Coordinate with Digital Editors, digital producers and social media teams to prioritise breaking news and significant developing business stories.
Ensure that relevant video, images, interviews, headlines and supporting multimedia assets are prepared for digital publication.
Monitor significant developments after initial broadcast or publication and identify opportunities to update, extend or contextualise existing stories.
Support the effective distribution of business news across television, web, mobile and social media platforms in accordance with publishing requirements.
Ensure that content adapted for different platforms complies with relevant editorial, technical, formatting and publication standards.
Editorial Standards, Accuracy and Compliance
Verify business, financial and economic information against credible sources, official statistics, relevant documentation and appropriate independent corroboration.
Ensure that all scripts, interviews, packages and published content meet the organisation's editorial policies, ethical journalism standards and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Apply sound editorial judgement when reporting on sensitive commercial matters, corporate disputes, financial markets, allegations and potentially market-sensitive information.
Ensure that content reflects appropriate accuracy, fairness, balance, impartiality, context and attribution.
Identify and correct factual, grammatical, contextual and editorial errors before broadcast or publication, and address material errors appropriately when identified afterwards.
Escalate potential legal, regulatory, ethical or reputational concerns to the appropriate editorial authority before content is broadcast or published.
Protect confidential information and maintain professional journalistic standards when handling commercially sensitive information, sources and third-party material.
Technical Capability and Newsroom Workflow Management
Operate newsroom systems and production tools effectively to support the research, writing, editing, packaging and delivery of business news content.
Use applicable newsroom workflow systems, including Dalet, and other authorised broadcast and digital production applications in accordance with established procedures.
Edit and prepare video, headlines, interviews, soundbites, voice-overs, overlays and other production elements to meet editorial and technical requirements.
Retrieve, assess and incorporate relevant archive material, graphics and supporting visuals that strengthen the accuracy and context of business stories.
Ensure that technical assets, scripts, media files and supporting production materials are correctly prepared, identified and made available to the relevant teams.
Identify technical or workflow issues that may affect the timely delivery or quality of content and resolve or escalate them appropriately.
Maintain knowledge of emerging broadcast technologies, digital production tools and multiplatform storytelling practices relevant to the role.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Editorial Relationships
Maintain constructive working relationships with editors, reporters, producers, anchors, technical teams, graphics personnel and digital colleagues.
Collaborate with newsroom and production teams to develop compelling business stories and coordinate the delivery of accurate, timely content.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with credible business leaders, economists, analysts, industry experts and other relevant sources.
Communicate editorial requirements, production changes, interview arrangements and deadlines clearly and timeously.
Participate constructively in editorial discussions, production briefings and team activities to improve coverage and programme delivery.
Resolve routine editorial and operational challenges collaboratively and refer matters requiring further authority to the appropriate personnel.
Represent the organisation professionally when engaging with external contributors, business stakeholders and members of the public.
Requirements
Qualifications
National Senior Certificate - Essential
National Diploma - Journalism, television news production, news anchoring, broadcasting or similar - Essential
Bachelors Degree - Journalism, television news production, news anchoring, broadcasting or similar - Recommended
Experience
Broadcast / Journalism / Producing - 3 years - Essential
Competencies
Drivers License - Essential
Technology Proficiency
MS Office Suite - Basic
Dalet - Basic
Language Proficiency
English - Advanced
Technical / Job Specific Competencies
Contributing to Team Success
Decision Making
Managing Work
Planning & Organising
Stress Tolerance