Intern Producer X5 at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

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 and speak.
• Proficiency in any other South African language
• Understand current media trends and developments and also use/engage in multimedia platforms professionally
• Good general knowledge
• Computer literacy
• Ability to interact with and manage different stakeholders