We are searching for TWO news interns to join our vibrant and dynamic news team. We have partnered with The Wits Radio Academy, a centre of training, research and public engagement in the field of radio. The Academy works with the university’s campus station, Voice of Wits 88.1FM in the heart of Braamfontein.
The two interns will rotate every 6 weeks between both organizations for a period of 12 months. You will share your time between VowFm in Braamfontein and Jacaranda in Midrand.
WORTH
At VowFM, interns will develop skills in the following areas:
- Report from the field and crossover to live news
- Package stories for current affairs programmes and news bulletins
- Be actively involved in the day to day news and current affairs programming
- Update social media with news content
- Assist in compiling/reading daily bulletins
ELIGIBILITY
In order to apply, applicants must:
- Have qualification in Journalism or related field (Bachelors’ Degree or 3year National Diploma)
- Have valid driver’s licence or in the process of getting one
- Have good command of the English language, Preferably bilingual in Afrikaans and English
- Have quality writing and voicing scripts for radio
- Have check facts, accuracy and quality of stories
- Have operating studio and field recording and production equipment
- Have minimal editing and multi-track mixing experience needed
DEADLINE: November 18 2016
To apply and for more information visit here
