Role Profile: Reporter

ROLE PROFILE: Political Reporter, Wellington

ROLE REPORTS TO

PURPOSE AND PRIMARY GOALS OF ROLE:

A. Report political stories for Te Kāea News and NCA programmes with a unique Maori perspective

B. Report for General and Online News as required.

C. Strengthen news presence across MTS digital platforms

D. BSA standards of Accuracy, Fairness and Balance are thoroughly adhered to

E. Ensure stories are based on fact and not personal opinion.

F. Alert producer or HOD, NCA immediately of any legal or possible complaint issues

G. Generate original story ideas and angles

H. Achieve high standard of scripting and craft prior to script submission for Producer approval

I. At all times meet deadlines and punctuality

J. Support other NCA department programmes as required i.e. appearances on other NCA shows

K. Achieve a strong understanding of compliance, legals and Maori Television policies

L. Maintain confidentiality of work matters and information acquired while working at maori Television at all times

This position requires all NCA staff to meet the editorial standards and requirements of New Zealand law and broadcasting practice, including those outlined by the CEO in the role of Editor in Chief.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• To present regularly on political stories from Wellington as required
• Live crosses and broadcasts to NCA programmes as required

• Contribute to and build towards Māori Television as the Home of Māori Politics

• File for general news across programme as reasonably required

• Establish and maintain familiarity with the daily news and ongoing issues through newspapers, briefings, wire service, radio and other sources

• Deliver well produced packages/stories on time and to duration

• Political Networks established and maintained

• Strong understanding of events relating to Māori that can be translated also to a mainstream audience

• Adherence to earlier deadlines ex-Wellington and field

• Research skills
• Networking ability

• Time Management
• Good Interviewing skills
• Good Communication skills

• Strong communication with Auckland Producer Hub

• Generate story ideas/angle and refresh treatment with a broad based knowledge

• Engaging and relevant stories generated

• Creative abilities
• Interviewing skills
• Critical analysis

• Clearly communicate story requirements to the crew and co-ordinate the activities of the crew

• Effective communication with crew maintained
• Crew activities coordinated

• Good Communication skills
• Good organisation skills
• Uses initiavite

• Perform live in the studio or field as required and presents an image appropriate to both the story and MTS

• Well presented at all times

• Presentation skills

• Reliable , punctual and trustworthy
• Motivated , energetic

• Generates original story ideas and fresh angles appropriate to programme brief or follows up assigned stores to efficiently and effectively construct fair, balanced and accurate stories.

• Conducts interviews in concise manner focusing on story angle

• Original story ideas generated
• Accurate stories are reported
• Interviews conducted in concise manner

• Creative ability
• Strong Interviewing skills

• Pronounces English and Maori correctly. Delivers voiceovers in a clear, grammatically correct and authoritative manner in keeping with the story content

• Correct pronunciation of both English and Maori

• Good Communication skills
• Fluent in Te Reo

• Links story content, visual images and audio grabs with concise, accurate and creative copy, which maintains viewer interest and which is written within the deadline. Delivers stories with correct spelling, punctuation and appropriate sentence structure

• Viewer interest maintained
• Correct spelling, punctuation and sentence structure.

• Good Written communication skills

• Transferring Te Kāea scripts and video to the website
• Creating new news stories from raw interviews in te reo Māori and English
• Providing regular social media updates and promos plugging stories of the day
• Conducting audio and on camera interviews for online midday news pieces
• Crafting new stories for midday and online news stories

• Correct spelling, grammar and structure
• Good stories generated
• New ideas promoted
• A high knowledge of social media and uploading of content

• A high capacity to interview guests and talent
• A knowledge of interview techniques

• Good communication skills
• Good writing skills
• A high level of proficiency in Te Reo and English
• Technological adaptability
• Consistent upload output
• Good interview skills
• Sound journalistic practices
• Strong awareness of MTS social media policies

• To deliver with authority each introduction relating to all stories prepared daily for broadcast on Te Kāea
• Present an image , which is professional and appropriate to the programme
• Attends regular review news bulletin sessions lead by Te Kāea producers
• Attends training

• Quality on-camera performance , including scripting and voice -overs
• Pronounces Maori correctly , voice delivery to be clear with good communication
• Able to cope in any situation that may see any line up stories adjusted while on air

• Sound knowledge Te Reo Maori both written and oral
• High standard of personal presentation
• Sound Interview skills

• Establish and maintain familiarity with news , which is important to a Maori speaking audience

• Maintain a good general knowledge and awareness of local, national and internationals
• Positive feedback from studio team

• Adhere to all standards and requests of studio

• Be available for promotional and publicity work for Maori Television including photos and events for MT

• Manages promotional/publicity work agreed to for Maori Television in a professional manner

• Experience and ability to relate to Rangatahi, pakeke and kaumātua
• Reliable

• Uphold the quality and accuracy of reo Māori in all deliverables

• Take an active role in contributing to the revitalisation of language

• Attends wānanga
• Undertake honest critique and works to improve
• Active involvement in reo provided reo training

• Works co-operatively and equitably with a diverse range of people to achieve Te Kāea business goals
• Takes a balanced view despite the conflicting demands of the situation
• Knows and works in a safe manner for self and others.

• Participates in the on-going development of Te Kaea
• Is aware of and actively contributes to News bulletin review improvement sessions

• Team player
• Committed team member
• High punctuality

• Maintain safe working practices
• Ensure risk to self and others
  avoided
• Identify & report all hazards
• Report all accidents
• Participate in and support
  rehabilitation programmes
• Identify knowledge gaps and seek information to correct

• Safe working practises
  reviewed annually specified date
• No exposure to risk
• Hazards evaluation policy
  followed
• Participation in rehabilitation
  programmes

• Knowledge of safe
  working practises for all
  tasks
• Knowledge of H&S
  policy

Skills

• Fluent in Te Reo; informed and interested in issues
  that relate to Maori

• Is interested and informed about current news and
  sports issues

• Is able to multitask and manage time effectively

• Enjoys being part of the larger team environment
• Loyal to their peers
• Loyalty to the workplace and organisation

Updated February 2017