Intern: Researcher at eMedia Investments

Roles and Responsibilities

Research 

• Assisting Journalists in researching and pitching investigative story ideas on a continuous basis.
• Researching stories and handling this over to the external producers by means of a pitch document, this will include relative research, supporting/proof documents and contact details.
• Planning visual treatment for stories and setting up shoots to this effect.
• Assisting Journalists in Ensuring a full filming schedule.
• Daily managing of The Devi Show email addresses.

Content Collation 

• Assisting Journalists in collating all content related to a story (once assigned, after a commissioning process), this will include relevant undercover, setting up interviews, supporting/proof documents, writing questions, shooting interviews and overlay with cameraman and working with an editor and final mix.
• Collating all relevant documentation, including transcriptions and handover documents to the script writing department.
• Collating all relevant documentation, including transcriptions and handover documents to the script writing department. 

Ad-Hoc 

• Contributing creatively to week editorials with the sole purpose of landing entertaining and informative television.
• Transcribing interviews and delivering to the relevant producers.
• Filming undercover interviews.
• Assisting in studio as and when required.
• Attending legal viewings.

Communication

•  Liaising daily with the Journalists, Managing Editor and Executive Producer on new story ideas as well as the progress of current stories.

Requirements

About You

• Demonstrates mutual respect and builds trust through honesty and ethical conduct
• Shows commitment and discipline by fully supporting decisions and pursuing targets with resilience
• Communicates openly and clearly while collaborating effectively as a team player
• Takes accountability by setting clear goals, involving the right people, and sharing responsibility for results
• Applies integrative thinking by generating innovative ideas, drawing logical conclusions, and adapting to change

Requirements

Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) – Essential
• Diploma in Journalism (NQF Level 6) – Essential