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.
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