Bulletin Writer / Reader-Internship (Afrikaans, Audio, Johannesburg) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• To deliver incisive Afrikaans public service Audio News Bulletins and Content in accordance with SABC News’ editorial objectives and mandate.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Write and read (present) Afrikaans Audio News content, as assigned.
• Write, voice, translate, cut soundbites, as well as package stories when required.
• Deliver news bulletins within set durations and on time.
• Ensure that stories are newsworthy, compelling, accurate, balanced and fair.
• Adhere to the designated language requirements and ensure that language usage is accurate and formal.
• Interpret and analyse the undercurrents in and subtexts of stories.
• Conduct field, archival and other research, as required.
• Conduct interviews and do Q&As, when required.
• Engage professionally with the target audience to promote and uphold SABC News’ integrity and to enhance News and Current Affairs, including on social media.
• Use multimedia platforms to promote Audio News content and ensure adherence to digital / online news media guidelines.
• Support team members and colleagues.
• Establish and maintain news networks and contacts.
• Adhere to the South Africa’s Constitution, all laws, ICASA’s licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, the SABC Editorial Policies, SABC News Style-Guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient and fluent in Afrikaans and English (read, write, speak and translate etc)
• National diploma / degree in journalism or media studies or equivalent qualifications (NQF 6)
• Excellent news sense and attention to detail
• Exceptional writing, reading / presenting and translation skills
• Good and clear broadcast voice
• Good understanding and use of social media as a journalistic tool
• Staying abreast of news and current affairs and other related developments
• Sound understanding of current social, economic and political trends
• Good ability to plan, organise and work in a team
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure, including long and irregular hours
• Good understanding of the news, media, broadcasting and publishing / posting environments
• Well-developed computer literacy relevant to the news media and broadcasting environments