Positions available: Newsroom Trainee (x3)

*** This is not a call for DJs, music show presenters or newsreaders***

Bush Radio 89.5 FM is looking for volunteer recruits (Interns) for its newsroom.

You do not need a formal qualification to apply but SHOULD fulfil the criteria listed in the advertisement below (Please read carefully).

Are you:

Curious, adventurous, always looking for a story, willing to hunt down a source, energetic.

Able to speak, write and read in English & Afrikaans/Xhosa, willing to explore new frontiers in media? From the Cape Flats? Willing to learn and work hard?

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. Transport allowance of R 1000 only – non negotiable

This is a full-time contract position (1 year contract after 6 months’ probation) – NB: Fulltime students SHOULD NOT apply.

Cape Town-based position

Application deadline: 20 November 2016

Only email applications will be accepted.

Send your application with the subject line: Newsroom trainee 2016 to newsroom2@bushradio.co.za

Application must include:

1. Detailed CV
2. Motivation letter which answers the following two questions: (a) Why you should be considered for this internship?  (b) How news affects your daily life.
3. Contactable references x 3

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

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

*** This is not a call for DJs, music show presenters or newsreaders***

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