Change what you hear on radio – Do it yourself!

Tired of boring radio, the same silly talkshows or uninformed music shows presented by djs with egos larger than Table Mountain?

We are inviting interested individuals and organisations to submit programme application proposals for potential development into volunteer radio programmes. We are looking for new and exciting programmes under the following broad subject areas:

Children, Youth, Aged/seniors, Citizen’s Education, Arts and Culture, Gender, Disability, Music (all genres), Africa, Media, Health, Sport, Technology

Programme proposals should have a specific aim, a defined target audience and be focused on specific issues/themes under the subject area.

No previous broadcasting experience is required to submit a proposal as Bush Radio will provide the necessary training and support should your proposal be selected for development.

What are we looking for in your proposal?

Potential – not only in ideas, but in people.

Programming produced by groups, not individuals Local content and rooted in the listening community A diversity of grassroots voices, languages and accents from all over Cape Town Identifies an audience that it wishes to serve Respectful of its audience Commitment to the concept of volunteerism Puts a premium on local (ie Cape Town) content Contributes to meeting our regulatory obligations

How to apply?

Download the Bush Radio Programme Application Form + additional CV (if needed).

Completed application must be sent via email to ideas@bushradio.co.za – only emailed applications will be accepted.

The subject line of the email must read as the following example:

Programme Application 2016 (Yourname + Surname)

We have allocated four deadlines for programme applications:

29 April 2016

27 May 2016

24 June 2016

29 July 2016

Bush Radio will endeavour to provide feedback on applications no later than a full calendar month after the respective deadlines.

 

Become part of our newsroom

News is vital to any radio station’s programming. We are looking for new recruits for our newsroom. You do not need a formal journalism qualification to apply but should fulfill the criteria listed below.

Are you?

Curious, adventurous, always looking for a story, willing to hunt down a source, hungry to learn, energetic, able to speak, write and read in English & Afrikaans/Xhosa, willing to explore new frontiers in media?

Would you like to?

Record sound, conduct interviews, compile bulletins, read bulletins, take pictures, record video, cover events, test your skills LIVE to a listening and online audience of over 375 000 people, build your career and profile?

If your answer to the above is yes, then a volunteer news trainee position in the Bush Radio newsroom is for you.

You will be required full-time and to work shifts (06h00-14h00 and 10h00-18h00 –including weekend and public holiday shifts.)

You will not receive payment! This is a volunteer internship at Africa’s leading community radio station. Training allowance of R500 per month for 3 months (probation), increased to R 1000 thereafter, non-negotiable for 9 months.

Shortlisted candidates will be put through a combination written test (for computer skills, language, general knowledge) and a voice test.

How to submit your application:

Download the application cv – complete it, save and e-mail it back.

Remember to attach any supporting documents)

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION (CLICK HERE)

Only emailed applications will be considered.

In the subject line clearly state:

Newsroom Internship 2016 Application + Your Name and Surname

All applications to feedback@bushradio.co.za

Application deadline: 18 April 2016 @ 09h00

Bush Radio reserves the right not to make an appointment – Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted – No correspondence will be entered into.

Join our programming department

Since before 1993, Bush Radio has been training those interested in media.

It is often said, that it is hard to go to any broadcasting facility in South Africa without running into someone who has come via Bush Radio.

Bush Radio 89.5 FM, Africa’s oldest community radio station project is offering local internships in its programming department for 4 trainee producers.

The internship 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 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.

*Fulltime is Monday to Friday, either (06h00 – 02h00, 08h00 – 16h00, 09h00 – 17h00, 10h00 – 18h00 or 11h00 – 19h00). – COMPULSARY Initial training and orientation will be 09h00 – 17h00.

Areas that will be covered in the internship:

* 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

* Presenting as needed / capable

* Participate in outside broadcasts or events

You will not receive payment! This is a volunteer internship at Africa’s leading community radio station. Training allowance of R500 per month for 3 months (probation), increased to R 1000 thereafter, non-negotiable for 9 months.

Shortlisted candidates will be put through a combination written test (for computer skills, language, general knowledge) and a voice test.

How to submit your application:

Download the application cv – complete it, save and e-mail it back.

(Remember to attach any supporting documents)

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION (CLICK HERE)

Only emailed applications will be considered.

In the subject line clearly state:

Programming Internship 2016 Application + Your Name and Surname

All applications to feedback@bushradio.co.za

Application deadline: 18 April 2016 @ 09h00

Bush Radio reserves the right not to make an appointment – Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted – No correspondence will be entered into.

You can make a change if registered

CT International Jazz Festival winner is….

Congratulations to the lucky draw winner of a double weekend pass ticket to the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2016, Anthony Burgess.

We hope you enjoy the event and to everyone else stay tuned to Bush Radio 89.5FM for great competitions.