Freelance Bulletin Editor

Key Deliverables: 

Editorial Leadership & Bulletin Production

• Lead the editorial planning, development and execution of daily news bulletins in accordance with the organisation's editorial strategy and audience requirements.
• Set the editorial direction and priorities for each bulletin, ensuring comprehensive, balanced and relevant news coverage.
• Review, write, edit and approve scripts, headlines, introductions, video, graphics and other editorial elements before broadcast.
• Ensure all content is accurate, clear, concise, balanced, current and aligned with editorial policies and standards.
• Coordinate with Reporters, Planning Editors, Producers, Sub-Editors, Anchors, Video Editors and other editorial teams to develop compelling and distinctive stories.
• Ensure effective integration of video, graphics, live crossings, interviews and multimedia elements to strengthen storytelling.
• Attend and contribute to diary and editorial planning meetings and ensure agreed priorities are translated into bulletin output.
• Conduct appropriate quality-control and sub-editing processes to minimise factual, grammatical, editorial and production errors.
• Ensure the required broadcast checklist and pre-production processes are completed before each bulletin.

Programme Planning, Rundown & Broadcast Execution

• Translate editorial priorities into effective programme rundowns and production plans.
• Oversee the construction, maintenance and execution of the bulletin rundown through the applicable NRCS.
• Ensure programme content is appropriately structured, prioritised and timed to support effective programme flow and audience engagement. Monitor the availability and readiness of scripts, video, graphics, live crossings and other programme elements.
• Coordinate with Technical Operations, Graphics, Video Editing and production teams to ensure all programme elements are broadcast ready.
• Manage changes to the rundown and programme flow as editorial priorities develop.
• Monitor programme execution from the control room/gallery and intervene where required to maintain broadcast quality and continuity. Ensure operational issues are escalated appropriately to the News Editor or relevant leadership.

Breaking News & Live Coverage

• Lead the editorial response to breaking news and major developing stories.
• Make timely and informed editorial decisions under pressure while maintaining accuracy, balance and editorial integrity.
• Reprioritise bulletin content and direct rundown changes in response to developing events.
• Coordinate Reporters, Producers, field teams, Sub-Editors, Digital Editors and technical teams during breaking-news coverage.
• Ensure developing stories are continuously reviewed and updated as verified information becomes available.
• Oversee live crossings, interviews, rolling coverage and other programme changes required during major news events.
• Maintain effective communication and decision-making throughout high-pressure live broadcasts.
• Ensure speed of delivery does not compromise editorial accuracy, legal compliance or broadcast quality.

Digital & Multi-Platform Editorial Coordination

• Ensure television content is developed with a multiplatform approach and is suitable for digital distribution.
• Coordinate with Digital Editors and Social Media Producers to prioritise breaking news and major developing stories.
• Ensure key television stories are appropriately adapted and communicated for website, mobile and social media platforms.
• Identify opportunities to develop digital-first and platform-specific content that complements broadcast output.
• Ensure digital updates reflect the latest verified information and remain consistent with broadcast editorial messaging.
• Coordinate the timely delivery of video, images, graphics and other content required for digital and social distribution.
• Support integrated multiplatform coverage during major news events. Use audience and platform insights, where available, to inform editorial decisions and content priorities.

Editorial Standards, Research & Quality Assurance

• Maintain overall accountability for the editorial accuracy, fairness, balance and integrity of bulletin content.
• Ensure stories are supported by credible and appropriately verified sources. Apply sound editorial judgement when selecting, prioritising and presenting news.
• Ensure content complies with organisational editorial policies, legal requirements, ethical journalism principles and applicable broadcasting standards. Identify and appropriately escalate potential legal, regulatory, reputational or editorial risks.
• Ensure scripts, headlines, visuals, graphics and other editorial elements undergo appropriate quality-control processes before broadcast.
• Monitor editorial output to identify recurring errors, quality gaps and opportunities for improvement. Maintain a high standard of editorial quality while meeting demanding production and broadcast deadlines.

Management, People Leadership & Team Performance

• Lead, manage and motivate the bulletin team to achieve high editorial, operational and performance standards.
• Allocate resources effectively to optimise skills, productivity and programme output.
• Develop clear performance expectations and ensure employees understand their roles, responsibilities and contribution to bulletin objectives.
• Monitor individual and team performance and implement appropriate coaching, feedback and performance-management interventions.
• Oversee shift planning and resource allocation in accordance with organisational requirements and applicable employment standards.
• Identify skills gaps and implement appropriate development and training initiatives.
• Build a collaborative, accountable and high-performing newsroom culture.
• Promote effective communication, teamwork, professional conduct and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Relationships & Collaboration

• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support editorial and operational objectives.
• Establish effective working relationships with News Editors, Planning Editors, Producers, Reporters, Anchors, Digital teams, Graphics, Technical Operations and other support functions.
• Lead effective pre-planning and production meetings before bulletins to ensure alignment on editorial priorities, programme requirements and operational matters.
• Ensure relevant management and operational information is communicated to teams in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain professional relationships with contributors, experts, analysts, guests and other relevant external stakeholders.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve editorial and operational challenges promptly. Represent the organisation professionally while maintaining editorial independence, integrity and appropriate stakeholder standards.

Functional Planning, Performance & Operational Excellence

• Translate editorial strategy and organisational priorities into clear operational plans for bulletin delivery.
• Establish clear performance expectations and measures aligned with editorial, audience, and operational objectives.
• Monitor bulletin performance and operational outputs against agreed objectives.
• Identify performance gaps, operational constraints, and opportunities for improvement.
• Implement appropriate corrective and remedial actions where performance requirements are not achieved.
• Conduct post-broadcast reviews and use findings to improve future programme planning and execution.
• Drive consistent application of newsroom processes, standards and operating procedures.
• Promote an agile and efficient approach to bulletin production that responds effectively to changing audience and newsroom requirements.

Strategic Contribution & Audience Development

• Contribute to the development and implementation of editorial and programming strategies.
• Align bulletin content and treatment with audience needs, organisational priorities and broader newsroom objectives.
• Identify opportunities for distinctive storytelling, innovative programme treatments, and improved audience engagement.
• Use available audience, content and performance insights to inform editorial planning and programming decisions.
• Support initiatives aimed at strengthening audience reach, relevance and engagement across television and digital platforms.
• Identify emerging news, media, and audience trends that may influence editorial and programming strategy.
• Translate strategic priorities into practical actions that improve newsroom performance and content quality.
• Contribute to continuous innovation and the evolution of multiplatform news operations.

Personal & Team Development

• Maintain an Individual Development Plan aligned with professional and organisational objectives.
• Participate in approved learning and development initiatives to strengthen editorial leadership, management, and digital capabilities.
• Maintain current knowledge of journalism, broadcasting, digital media, audience trends, and emerging newsroom technologies.
• Ensure team members maintain relevant knowledge and skills through structured development and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Conduct or facilitate coaching, mentoring, and peer-learning activities within the team.
• Apply new knowledge, industry practices, and technological developments to improve bulletin performance.

Budget Compliance & Resource Management

• Comply with organisational work practices, standards, financial controls, and resource management requirements.
• Manage available editorial and production resources responsibly and efficiently.
• Ensure bulletin production activities are delivered within approved operational and financial parameters.
• Allocate resources in a manner that supports programme quality, operational efficiency and organisational priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary expenditure without compromising editorial standards.
• Apply appropriate financial and resource-management considerations when planning special coverage and major news events.
• Support the achievement of departmental financial and operational objectives.

Requirements

• Broadcast Journalism - Operational - 8 years - Essential 
• Broadcast Journalism - Supervisory - 3 years - Essential 

Technology Proficiency

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) - Intermediate 
• Dalet / other NRCS - Advanced 

Technical / Job Specific Competencies

• Accuracy/ Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Innovation
• Monitoring/ Follow Up
• Stress Tolerance