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SABC Economics Business Reporter Internship Programme 2023

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The SABC News and Current Affairs division is recruiting and invites applications for the Economics Business Reporter Internship Programme 2023.

Closing date: 22 March 2023

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To identify, initiate, investigate, research, and produce incisive journalism that is fair, accurate and compelling in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public broadcasting mandate.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Initiate and deliver stories for news and current affairs in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and public mandate.
  • Submit a weekly diary of proposed stories and discuss it with the editor.

  • Conduct interviews for stories and ensure balance and editorial clarity
  • Produce content for SABC News’ broadcasting – radio and TV  and digital publishing platforms as required.

  • Maintain the Economic news reporting beat as designated.
  • Provide story leads to editors and coordinate interviews for various news platforms as required.

  • Ensure that all treatment of stories adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes as all other broadcast regulations and policies.
  • Ensure that stories are sufficiently contextualized.

  • Contribute audio-visual and textual features and news items to digital news platforms as required.
  • Ensure appropriate and audience-friendly visualisation of any numerical and textual data.

  • Live tweet coverage of rolling events and stories.
  • Utilise SABC News Research expertise to deliver content-rich stories.

  • Collaborate with the video journalist to ensure that visuals and interviews are of the highest standard and enhance storytelling.

  • Work closely with the video editor to ensure the insert is edited to ensure a product of the highest standard.

  • Perform post-production tasks as required, including but not limited to, ensuring the transcribing, editing and final mixing of the story.
  • Be a reputable and trustworthy representative of SABC News

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/ Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualification (NQF6/7)
  • Knowledge of the economic beat.

  • Clear broadcast voice.
  • Ability to work under pressure, irregular hours and tight deadlines is essential.
  • Advance computer skills (Microsoft, Internet).

  • Exceptional news sense and editorial judgement.
  • Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.

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