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  • Posted: Jul 28, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • e.tv is South Africa’s biggest independent and free-to-air television channel. Established in 1998, the channel has been in existence for over two decades and appeals to all races, genders, ages and income groups.
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    Intern: Researcher

    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

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to eMedia Investments on etv.mcidirecthire.com to apply

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