Bulletin Writer / Reader-Internship (Afrikaans, Audio, Johannesburg)
The South African Broadcasting Corporation SABC · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- To deliver incisive Afrikaans public service Audio News Bulletins and Content in accordance with SABC News' editorial objectives and mandate.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Write and read present Afrikaans Audio News content, as assigned.
- Write, voice, translate, cut soundbites, as well as package stories when required.
- Deliver news bulletins within set durations and on time.
- Ensure that stories are newsworthy, compelling, accurate, balanced and fair.
- Adhere to the designated language requirements and ensure that language usage is accurate and formal.
- Interpret and analyse the undercurrents in and subtexts of stories.
- Conduct field, archival and other research, as required.
- Conduct interviews and do Q&As, when required.
- Engage professionally with the target audience to promote and uphold SABC News' integrity and to enhance News and Current Affairs, including on social media.
- Use multimedia platforms to promote Audio News content and ensure adherence to digital / online news media guidelines.
- Support team members and colleagues.
- Establish and maintain news networks and contacts.
- Adhere to the South Africa's Constitution, all laws, ICASA's licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, the SABC Editorial Policies, SABC News Style-Guide and Standard Operating Procedures SOPs.
REQUIREMENTS
- Proficient and fluent in Afrikaans and English read, write, speak and translate etc
- National diploma / degree in journalism or media studies or equivalent qualifications NQF 6
- Excellent news sense and attention to detail
- Exceptional writing, reading / presenting and translation skills
- Good and clear broadcast voice
- Good understanding and use of social media as a journalistic tool
- Staying abreast of news and current affairs and other related developments
- Sound understanding of current social, economic and political trends
- Good ability to plan, organise and work in a team
- Ability and willingness to work under pressure, including long and irregular hours
- Good understanding of the news, media, broadcasting and publishing / posting environments
- Well-developed computer literacy relevant to the news media and broadcasting environments