Intern: Video Journalist

Story Generation & News Planning

• Monitoring news trends, social media and community developments.
• Assisting in identifying potential story opportunities.
• Researching and pitching potential story ideas during editorial meetings.

News Gathering & Reporting

• Assisting with gathering information for assigned stories.
• Conducting basic interviews under supervision where required.
• Verifying facts using credible sources.
• Collecting supporting visuals, photographs and background information.

Video Production

• Assisting with camera operation and recording.
• Capturing footage and audio under supervision.
• Learning to use broadcast and mobile journalism equipment.
• Organising and preparing footage for editing.

Script Writing & Video Editing

• Drafting news scripts for review.
• Assisting with editing interviews and news packages.
• Incorporating editorial feedback into final content.
• Ensuring content complies with editorial guidelines.
• Following newsroom editorial policies.
• Verifying facts before publication.
• Maintaining confidentiality and ethical journalism standards.
• Applying feedback from editors to improve accuracy.

Live Reporting & Broadcasting

• Assisting production teams during live broadcasts.
• Preparing information and background material for presenters and reporters.
• Observing and participating in live reporting opportunities under supervision.

Digital & Social Media Content

• Assisting in creating digital-first news content.
• Producing short video clips for online platforms.
• Uploading approved content to digital publishing platforms.
• Applying mobile journalism techniques where appropriate.

Team Collaboration & Communication

• Working collaboratively with reporters, producers and technical teams.
• Attending editorial meetings.
• Communicating progress on assigned tasks.
• Supporting newsroom operations during major news events.

Health, Safety & Equipment Management

• Following workplace health and safety procedures.
• Handling company equipment responsible.
• Reporting equipment faults or incidents promptly.
• Following field safety instructions.

Continuous Professional Development

• Developing multimedia journalism skills.
• Attending training sessions.

Requirements

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate - Essential
• National Diploma in Journalism/Media Studies - Essential
• Bachelors Degree in Journalism/Media Studies - Recommended

Language

• English - Advanced

Technology Proficiency

• Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook - Basic

Technical / Job Specific Competencies

• Accuracy / Attention to Detail
• Planning and Organising
• Decision Making
• Managing Work
• Stress Tolerance