Internships
SABC : 2023 Internship Programme (Producer/Writer)
The SABC News and Current Affairs division is recruiting and invites applications for 2023 Internship Programme (Producer/Writer).
Closing date: 22 March 2023
Main purpose of the position:
To produce and deliver compelling and incisive high quality television news content in line SABC News public mandate objectives
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
- Ensure that stories are produced to prescribed Standard Operating Procedures.
- Adhere to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes as well as other relevant regulations.
- Adherence to organisational policies and procedures.
- Attend briefing and debriefing sessions with Bulletin Editor and/or Executive Producer.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and discuss story ideas, angles and sources with the team, and other contributors.
- Liaise with senior editorial team members regarding technical support and editorial requirements.
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
- Good general knowledge
- Computer literacy
- Ability to interact with and manage different stakeholders
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