The SABC News and Current Affairs division is recruiting and invites applications for 2023 Internship Programme
Main purpose of the position:
To produce and deliver compelling and incisive high quality television news content in line SABC News public mandate objectives
Requirements:
- National Diploma / Degree NQF 6/7 in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualifications.
- Proficiency in English: read, write speak.
- Understand current media trends and developments and also use / engage in multi-media platforms professionally
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- Good general knowledge
- Computer literacy
- Ability to interact with and manage different stakeholders
Key Accountabilities:
- Source fresh and compelling content suitable for broadcast, in the form of packaged content and/or LIVE studio interviews
- Write and edit scripts and video clips according to the house style.
- Check the facts of stories from the various news sources to ensure accurate and factual product.
- Edit text and copy from field and wire and ensure it is short and crisp
- Voice reports
- Copy taste in order to identify stories for use on TV news bulletins
- Liaise with reporters and search wires for breaking stories, fresh angles and updates on stories
- Advise the Bulletin Editor/Executive Producer on new and developing story angles.
- Tailor story to allocated time within the bulletin.
- Preview tapes to ensure correct sound levels, timing and visuals
- Correct linguistic and factual errors in the script
- Attend briefing meetings
