POSITION DESCRIPTION KEY RESULT AREAS

Self-AwarenessAware of the impact of self on others & able to useit effectively. Is reflective & has a realistic view ofself. Takes account of own motivations, capabilities& vulnerabilities. Recognises own strengths & areasneeding development. Is open to feedback & looksfor ways to improve performance. Values & takesownership of development for self & others.CommunicationExpresses ideas & information in an accurate,relevant and timely manner utilising a two-waycommunication approach. Demonstrates the abilityto interpret and convey information for theirparticular audience. This includes responding toaudience feedback & adapting their approach.Keeps people informed.Action OrientedEnjoys working hard. Demonstrates energy & drivefor things seen as challenging. Is not fearful oftaking action & seizes more opportunities thanothers.Quality FocusCommits to premium standards in everything. Usesquality measures & problem solving to improveprocess & service delivery. Ensures compliancewith relevant standards & procedures.grow the industry, region and/or staff, and to keepinformed. Seeks corrective feedback to improvehim/herself. Admits personal mistakes, learns from them &moves on to correct the situation. Takes charge of his/her own career. Takes responsibility for one's owndevelopment & actions. Recognises the importance of & impact ofown behaviour & language on others. Clearly express ideas & information. Adjusts all aspects of the communicationpackage i.e. language, context, tone of voiceetc to suit the requirements/ needs of theaudience. Tailors all types of communication toeffectively reach an audience. Employs active listening. Responds to questions & requests forinformation in a timely fashion. Actively seeks feedback & ensures allcommunication is 2 way. Facilitates free-flowing communication(internal/external). Keeps team & others informed of issuesaffecting them. Seizes more opportunities than most. Responds to problems/ situationsenergetically Exhibits a sense of urgency in relation to goalachievement & performance Looks for novel experiences Is self-motivated & delivers on promises Questions established procedures with a viewto increasing efficiency & effectiveness Encourages employees to identifyinefficiencies or opportunities forimprovements Aggressively drives excellence Monitors & compares own performance tobest in class10%20%20%20%4

JOB SPECIFICATIONPosition title: Newsdesk ExecutiveEducation:Technical skills:Industry experience:Personal qualities:Technology skills:Language skills:Communication skills:Tertiary qualifications preferred but not essential.Strong research and analytical skills. Ability to build and develop client relationships.Experience in long term sales cycles.Experience previously gained from working within the media industry.PR /Media background.Strong client service focus. Self-motivated and results driven. Keen interest in news andcurrent affairs. Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure. Team Player.Computer literacy - MS Word and Excel, Databases. Able to adapt quickly to newtechnology.Excellent command of English.Excellent communication skills.5