At Jacaranda FM, the interns’ duties and responsibilities will include:

• Providing assistance with various tasks in the news department
• Help out in the daily general operations within the newsroom
• Support journalists with compiling stories
• Conduct field and news desk reports

At Voice of Wits FM, interns will be performing the following duties and responsibilities:

• Organize and read daily bulletins
• Conduct field reporting
• Prepare stories for current affairs programming
• Actively participate in daily programming in news and current affairs
• Keep news content up to date in all social media platforms
• Attend various short courses at the Wits Radio Academy

What are the requirements?

Be sure to review the minimum eligibility requirements listed below prior to submitting an application:

• Must hold a journalism degree (or three years National Diploma) or in any related degree
• Owns a valid driver’s license (or in the process of securing one)
• Solid English communication skills. Applicants fluent in bot h English and Afrikaans will be given preference
• Capable of producing quality write-ups and voice scripts  over the radio
• Able to review facts, quality and accuracy of stories
• Knows how to operate field and radio recording and production equipment
• Knows how to perform minimal editing as well as multi-track mixing

How to apply?

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements can apply by filling out the online application form on Jacaranda FM’s recruitment portal. Click here to access the application form.

Application Deadline?

The deadline for the submission of applications is on 23 January 2020.

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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As part of the internship you will be exposed to the following:

• Assist in various areas of the news department, thereby learning the pratical skills involved.
• Learn to write/ read news stories.
• Assist in the general operations of a newsroom.
• Gain the necessary hours for graduation.
• Assist journalists in the compilation of their stories.
• Report from the field as well as wok on the news desk.

What are the requirements?

• Diploma/ degree in journalism OR relevant work experience/ studying towards a diploma or a degree.
• Preferably bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
• Valid drivers licence or in the process of getting one.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Broad general knowledge and general computer literacy.

How to apply?

To apply for the Jacaranda FM 2016 News Internships send your application letter and by our CV to [email protected] citing this reference number: NEWSINTERN24082016

Closing date: 25 August 2016

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