INTERNSHIP OPENING AT SABC NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
POSITION: INTERN: WRITER /JOURNALIST – AFRIKAANS NEWS BULLETINS
POSITION ID: 60022238; 60022239
LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG (AUCKLAND PARK)
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To enable the delivery of incisive public service Afrikaans News content in accordance with SABC News’ editorial objectives and mandate.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Script and present Afrikaans news content as assigned.
- Ensure that stories are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair.
- Adhere to designated Afrikaans language requirements.
- Ensure that language usage is accurate and formal.
- Interpret and analyse the undercurrents in and subtexts of stories.
- Conduct field, archival and other research.
- Conduct interviews and Q&As in Afrikaans when required.
- Use multi-media platforms to promote Afrikaans news content and ensure adherence to digital media guidelines.
- Write/script, voice, and package stories as required in Afrikaans.
- Deliver news bulletin within a set duration.
- Establish and maintain news networks and contacts.
- Engage professionally with the audiences to promote and uphold SABC News’ integrity.
- Adhere to the South Africa’s Constitution, broadcasting, and applicable legislation, ICASA regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC Editorial Policies and appropriate news and current affairs style guide etc.
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualifications NQF6/7
- Must have Afrikaans as first language
- Written and spoken mother-tongue (Afrikaans) proficiency will be beneficial
- Have a good understanding of social media and its usefulness as a journalist tool
CLOSING DATE: 24 APRIL 2023
For more information APPLY HERE