Posts Tagged ‘2022’

Bush Radio is offering space for newsroom recruits

15/11/2022

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 27 November 2022

Read the following carefully!

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

Are you:

  • Interested in developing news that matters to the Cape Flats?
  • Curious, adventurous, always looking for a story, willing to hunt down a source, energetic?
  • Able to speak, write and read in English & Afrikaans or Xhosa?
  • Willing to explore new frontiers in media?
  • Able to work hard in a challenging environment?

Would you like to learn how to:

  • Record sound, conduct interviews, compile bulletins, read bulletins, take pictures, record video, cover events and test your skills LIVE to a listening and online audience of over 375 000 people.
  • Develop what it means to be journalist in a changing news environment?

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

Things to pay attention to:

  • You will be required full-time with shifts (06h00 – 14h00 and 10h00 –18h00) – 5 days a week, including weekend and public holiday shifts.
  • You must be available to start immediately.
  • You will not receive payment! This is a full-time trainee position at Africa’s leading community radio station.
  • Transport allowance of R1500 per month for 3 months (probation).
  • Students attending class should not apply.
  • Candidates must be computer literate.
  • Candidates must be Cape Town based.
  • Understand, write and read English and one other language (Afrikaans or Xhosa)

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

How to submit your application:

  • Download and complete the CV Application, attach documentation (certificates etc)
  • In the subject line write: (name) and (surname) – Newsroom trainee November 2022
  • Email completed application form to news2022@bushradio.co.za

Application deadline: 27 November 2022 (no late applications will be considered)

Bush Radio reserves the right not to make an appointment – Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted – No correspondence will be entered into. If you have not been contacted within one week of the closing date you should consider your application unsuccessful.

Bush Radio Spring Advertising Specials

13/10/2022

We have announced our spring radio advertising specials for your small business. For more information check out the packages below or call 021 448 3277 or email sales@bushradio.co.za to secure yours now.

Package 1:

14 x 30 second Adverts

Cost: R1, 610.00

Package 2:

28 x 30 second Adverts

1 x 6 Minute Interview

Cost: R4, 830.00

Package 3:

52 x 30 Second Adverts

1 x 8 Minute interview

Cost: R6 210.00

Package 4:

105 x 30 second ads

1 x 10-minute interview

1 x Social media posting

Cost: R13, 282.50

Terms & Conditions:

• Offer valid until 30 December 2022

• Full payment to secure booking

• Social Media Campaigns available

• VAT at 15%

• Small Business only

Click here for Bush Radio’s demographics and regular rates

Related:

Radio is thriving in South Africa: 80% are tuning in

Step into our office #videovlog

29/08/2022

A short updated video tour of Bush Radio compiled by interns Jamie-Lee Fredericks and Riyaaz Semaar.

We will be bring you more #videovlogs, #videovox, live streams and more of the work of Bush Radio and the trainees soon.

Make sure you subscribe or add us on our various social media platforms. (Click on the name of the platforms below)

Twitter

Facebook

Youtube

TikTok

Instagram

The People’s Airwaves – culture and challenges of community radio

18/08/2022

Bush Radio‘s Programme Integrator, Adrian Louw will be participating in an online event hosted by the Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) in Bengaluru, India.

The event is called “The People’s Airwaves” and is part of MAP’s series Beyond Borders; which brings global practitioners and experts in conversation with each other, reimagining the meaning and significance of borders by blurring the boundaries between different genres and media, and exploring people and spaces that cross imagined borders.

Register to be part of the event.

Winter Advertising Specials #BushRadio

20/06/2022

Ask any gardener and they will tell you that winter is the best time to prepare for a bumper summer harvest. The same is true with business – so we have released our winter advertising specials to make your small business grow.

Contact Wayne on 0214483277 or email sales@bushradio.co.za for more information.

Package 1:

13 x 30 second adverts

Cost R1,200.00 + VAT = R1,380.00

Package 2:

27 x 30 second adverts

1 x 5 minute interview

Cost: R3,900.00+ VAT = R4,485.00

Package 3:

52 x 30 Second adverts

1 x 7 minute interview

Cost: R5,400.00 + VAT = R6 210.00

Package 4:

103 x 30 second adverts

1 x 8-minute interview

1 x social media posting

Cost: R11,500 + VAT = R13,225.00

Terms & Conditions:

•             Offer valid until 30 August 2022

•             Full payment to secure booking

•             Social Media Campaigns available

•             VAT at 15%

Click here for Bush Radio’s demographics and regular rates

Related:

Radio is thriving in South Africa: 80% are tuning in

Start your media journey with us (Volunteer Internships)

24/03/2022

Bush Radio, Africa’s leading volunteer-driven community radio station is opening applications for internships for those interested in getting into media.

No prior experience or formal qualification is required.

The internship will provide basic experience and training in journalism, radio content production and multimedia.

Read the requirements below CAREFULLY.

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 FM and online audience of over 275 000 people, generate interview ideas, liaise with guests, assist presenters, research, package and present, liaise with listeners regarding programmes, updating blogs/websites, present as needed/capable, participate in outside broadcasts or events, build your career and profile?

Requirements

  • No formal qualifications are required but the candidates must have basic computer literacy and understand, write and read English and one other language (Afrikaans or Xhosa)
  • You will be required full-time (i.e. Monday – Friday) or shifts (06h00 – 14h00 and 10h00 –18h00 –including weekend and public holiday shifts depending on the area you are placed.
  • You must be available to start immediately.
  • Cape Town- based
  • Not currently a full-time student or learner
  • You will not receive payment! This is a volunteer position.
  • Transport allowance of R1000 per month for 3 months (probation), increased to R 1500 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:

Only emailed applications will be considered.

Download and complete the CV Application, attach documentation (certificates etc) and email to intern22@bushradio.co.za

In the subject line clearly state: Intern intake April 2022 (Your Name + Surname)

Application deadline: 24 April 2022

Download application (CLICK HERE)

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

If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date you should consider your application unsuccessful.

Related:

Working at Radio Station and what it taught me

Former BushRadio intern on 60Minutes

Radio is thriving in South Africa: 80% are tuning in

Our wish for 2022 (VIDEO)

31/12/2021

We have lost loved ones, struggled financially, and the impact of Covid19 weighs heavy on all of us.

But we are resilient…


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