We are looking for a Video Current Affairs Editor who combines strong editorial judgement with excellent interviewing, writing and video storytellingskills. The ideal candidate should be able to identify the story, ask the right questions, write a compelling multimedia script, conduct engaging political interviews and package content that audiences will want to watch, share and discuss. This is a hands-on editorial role for someone who understands both politics and the modern digital audience.
Key Responsibilities
Current Affairs & Political Content
Monitor political, social and national developments and identify strong story angles.
Research and develop compelling current affairs stories for TV and digital platforms.
Track breaking political developments and quickly turn them into relevant video content.
Political Interviews
Research and prepare for political interviews with politicians, analysts, experts and other key personalities.
The candidate should be able to host/anchor live/recorded multimedia shows.
Multimedia Scriptwriting
Write broadcast-ready and digital-ready scripts for video content.
Turn complex political issues into clear, engaging and easy-to-understand stories.
Digital Storytelling
Develop short-form political videos designed for digital audiences.
KEY SKILLS
Political Journalism | Current Affairs | Interviewing | Scriptwriting | Video Editing | Multimedia Storytelling | Research | Digital Content | News Judgement | Social Media | Editorial Ethics