Internship Opportunities at eMedia Investments

Assist: Produce Social Media Content  

• Take instruction on cutting relevant clips from television for use on social media
• Assist with compiling video content from reporters: edit videos/pictures sent by reporters into cohesive visual stories
• Assist with the production of ‘features’. This includes sourcing footage/images from archives & live feeds, reporter content & wires.
• Learning to write scripts as well as writing an AV (audio/visual) script and editing will be part of this process.

Assist: Film, edit and produce content to be used on social media & website

• Film, amongst others, ‘coming up’ videos for shows & preparing video for publishing on eNCA’s platforms.
• Requirements will be in the newsroom & sometimes in the field, accompanying Reporters. 

Assist with overall digital team functions

• Transferring content to new website backend; podcast production assistance; acquiring footage from MCR, archives & reporters; assisting with photography/filming in the field; sourcing images for website; any other requirements from Digital News Editors. 

Personal development

• Engage in continuous learning, complete development plans, and stay informed on current events.
• Show an active interest in learning from the team, as well as the newsroom as a whole 
• Actively pursue training in different software/platforms used by the Digital Team 

Requirements

Qualifications 

• National Diploma - Journalism - Essential 

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News Planning & Editorial Support

• Assist with the planning and preparation of daily news bulletins.
• Support the editorial team in identifying and researching news stories.
• Contribute to discussions on the day’s news agenda.
• Assist with writing and adapting Afrikaans news copy for television broadcasts.
• Ensure content aligns with eNuus editorial standards and audience expectations.

Content Production 

• Assist in researching and producing accurate, balanced and engaging news stories.
• Write scripts under editorial supervision.
• Assist with fact-checking and verifying information before broadcast.
• Help prepare broadcast inserts and supporting multimedia content.
• Assist with uploading content to relevant digital and multimedia platforms.
• Stay informed about current local, national and international news developments.

Technical Support

• Learn and use newsroom systems such as Dalet.
• Assist with selecting archive footage and relevant visuals.
• Support the editing of headlines, soundbites, overlays and broadcast elements.

Stakeholder & Team Collaboration

• Work closely with newsroom teams, technical staff and graphics designers to ensure smooth production.
• Coordinate with digital and social media teams to align broadcast content with online distribution.
• Maintain relationships with sources, experts and analysts for on-air insights and interviews.

Requirements

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate is essential
• National Diploma in Journalism and/or Media Studies is essential