Internship positions at Bush Radio 89.5 FM

Internship positions at Bush Radio 89.5 FM

 Bush Radio 89.5 FM, Africa’s oldest community radio station project is offering local internships in its programming department for trainee producers.

 The internships run from September 2009 – January 2010 and are fulltime.

 No formal qualifications are required but the candidates must be computer literate and understand, write and read English and one other indigenous language.

 The internship is voluntary with NO stipend/salary.

 The internship provides opportunities for the candidates to develop skills in media with a specific focus on radio broadcasting but will include areas of new media and television.

 Applications should include the following:

1. Motivation letter
2. CV with at least 2 contactable references
3. Any documentation (certificates/portfolio etc) to assist application

 All applications to ideas@bushradio.co.za

 Deadline: 21 August 2009

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview process.

 Job description for trainee producer:

• Generate interview ideas
• Research topics for programme
• Schedule and liaise with guests
• Assist presenter with drafting questions before and during interviews
• Research, package and present certain programme elements (community notices, updates, tips etc)
• Liaise with listeners regarding programme
• Take photographs / video
• Updating blogs/websites