Kagiso Media Internships

Key Responsibilities: 

Graphic Design

• Designing elements for various departments that covers: station collateral and all digital platforms, including websites, social media, e-mailer campaigns, invites, Press Ads, Billboards, Street posters in line with ECR’s CI manual. 
• Designing of seasonal campaigns 
• Design of traditional media such as brochures, flyers, business cards, billboards etc.
• Create and Design internal station messaging and external client facing imaging. 
• Design templates in Canva and PowerPoint

Event Design Work

• Ability to understand and interpret creative briefs sent by the stations marketing manager  
• Design digital elements for all ECR events and activations from Open files supplied.
• Design and book Press ads for all ECR events and activations.
• Design on screen creative for Media Partnerships, Events and activations.
• Design event programmes.
• Design campaign email signatures.
• Design client cards for gift drops.
• Design social media collateral for each event, activation and campaign.  

On-air and Promotional Design Work

• Design all social media posters, cover images for all on-air shows.
• Update all social media artwork monthly. 
• Update show feature imaging monthly. 
• Create templates for feature shows, presenters and shows. 
• Track online creative being posted by the Digital team.

Sales and Trade Marketing

• Update Mediakit and Trade Presentation monthly. 
• Create and design sales selling collateral.
• Create and design client invites both for ECR and Mediamark Trade Marketing.
• Conceptualizing new innovative ways of design work for sales and Marketing.

Requirements

Qualifications and Competencies: 

• National Diploma and / or Degree in Graphic Design. 
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel & PowerPoint. 
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Passion for design.
• Deep etching photos for print and online use.
• Mac literate.
• Great design skills.
• Knowledge in photography is an additional bonus.
• Code 08 Drivers License.
• Ability to understand and interpret creative brief.
• Conceptually strong.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to deliver work within strict deadlines. 
• ‘Can do’ attitude.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

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Key Responsibilities: 

• Maintaining IT and Broadcast Technology systems.
• Provide IT and technical support to staff at the office.
• Provide IT and technical support to staff at outside productions.
• Attend to technical administration.

Requirements

Qualifications and Competencies:

• National Diploma/Degree – Information Technology, Electrical engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• Determination and proactivity– to learn, perform quality work and develop yourself.
• An ability to think creatively and think differently.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in various areas of the news department.
• Learn to write/ read news stories.
• Assist in the general operations of a newsroom.
• Assist journalists in the compilation of their stories on the various platforms (on-air, online, social media).
• Report from the field as well as work on the news desk.

Requirements

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Diploma/Degree in Journalism or Media and Communications. 
• Code 08 Driver’s License.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Operating studio and field recording and production equipment.
• Minimal editing and multi-track mixing experience needed.
• Broad general knowledge and general computer literacy - (MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/ Outlook) 
• Current affairs/ Social media awareness.
• Highly organised, deadline driven, with good time keeping skills. 
• Team player, with the ability to work independently.

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Key Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate and oversee end-to-end production of client video projects.
• Organize equipment needed to hire for shoot.
• Correctly and creatively capture client’s visions, in line with their budget.
• Edit projects on time, including handling reverts.
• Adding motion graphics and special effects to a video.
• Handle aspects of pre-production including shot lists, call sheet and production schedule where required.
• Maintenance of ECTV bookings calendar, adding/updating regularly.
• Transports, sets up, and operates various production equipment including cameras, audio and video recorders, lighting equipment, props, and microphones for location and studio production.
• Operates and maintains proper levels and calibration of cameras, audio and video recorders, and other production equipment.

Requirements

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Completed relevant tertiary qualification(NQF 6/7) 
• Code 08 Drivers license.
• Working knowledge of video equipment and cameras etc.
• Skilled in Adobe After effects CC 2020, Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2020, Adobe Photoshop CC 2020.
• Some client liaison experience beneficial.
• Some directing experience beneficial.
• Ability to effectively manage time and schedules.

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Key Accountabilities: 

• Assist with On Air, & Brand Imaging Productions.
• Learn to read scripts and voice directing.
• Assist in the general operations of the production department.
• On the ground VOX pop recordings.
• Work within your team to promote a high-performance culture.

Requirements

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Diploma/Degree in Sound Engineering with emphasis on Production.
• Radio Production Qualification Advantageous.
• Code 08 Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of audio software’s, including Pro Tools.
• Intimate radio knowledge.
• Knowledge of Mac computer systems.
• Full understanding and knowledge of recording studio equipment inclusive of all/most technologies.
• Broad general knowledge and general computer literacy -(MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/ Outlook).
• Ability to research and keep up with Global Trends.
• Ability to execute scripts when provided.
• Highly organized, deadline driven, with good time keeping skills.
• Team player, with the ability to work independently.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Writing for On Air Production such as Live Reads.
• Writing for Ad Production.
• Writing for Station Brand Imaging Production.
• Learn to write, read scripts, and place key elements for voice directing.
• Assist in the general operations of the production department, especially managing production briefs for the entire production team.
• Work within your team to promote a high-performance culture.

Requirements

Qualifications and Competencies: 

• Diploma/Degree in Journalism/Media/Marketing/Communication/PR/English or related field
• Radio Knowledge Advantageous
• Code 08 Drivers License
• Good knowledge of English language and literature
• Knowledge of PC and/or Mac computer systems
• Writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Strong research skills
• Highly creative
• Interpret copywriting briefs to understand project requirements
• Write clear, attractive copy with a distinct voice
• Writing clear, compelling copy for various mediums
• Edit and proofread copy as needed
• Ability to research and keep up with Global Trends
• Highly organized, deadline driven, with good time keeping skills;
• Team player, with the ability to work independently.
• Broad general knowledge and general computer literacy (MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/ Outlook)