Education and Required Skills
● Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related degree or equivalent years of work-related experience.
● Videography and photography experience are preferred
● Knowledge of camera equipment, editing and streaming software
● Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad-lib when required
● Knowledge of search engine optimisation (SEO)
● Superior on-air presence
● Ability to juggle multiple stories and projects simultaneously, demonstrating ● exceptional time-management skills by meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure
● Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
● Valid driver's license with a good driving record
● Ability to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
● Use a mixture of text, graphics, audio, images and video to create newsworthy content across Barbados Today's digital platforms under specified deadlines.
● Shoot and edit video and still photos to complement stories.
● Write news and A/V scripts, lead-ins and bridges as required.
● Work with the production team to develop and produce ongoing “special series”, special reports, documentaries and other compelling audio/video news packages based on major breaking news and current affairs developments for digital platforms.
● Produce thought-provoking features which demonstrate a deep understanding of the issues tackled.
● Gather and present information for live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights, and weekends.
● From time to time fill in for general assignments as required.
● Represent Barbados Today in community-related and other public and private events.
● Coordinate with news personnel to develop stories that go beyond surface details, accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content.
● Develop a network of sources who provide tips early access to information and allow for breaking stories of significance.
● Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting standards before submission.
● Ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
● Work occasional nonstandard hours to cover breaking news and travel as necessary.
● Consistently comply with company policies, procedures, processes and deadlines.
● Performing any other reasonable and related duties as delegated from time to time by the Executive Chairman or his nominee.