Internship opportunity – Looking for “behind-the-scenes” experience in radio and media?

Bush Radio is offering a 6-month full-time internship (allowance of R2000 per month only) for the right candidate to assist and be mentored in the programming and logistics department.

The ideal candidate should be driven, creative, computer literate, have a good telephone manner, excellent administration skills, be organised and hardworking.

No formal broadcast or media qualification is required beyond a Matric and a valid driver’s licence.

The candidate will receive basic production training but this is NOT an on-air specific position as most of the tasks will be geared towards project management and admin duties.

The candidate will serve as a personal assistant to the Programme Integrator, and be a liasion between volunteers and the various projects implemented by the programming and logistics department of Bush Radio. Official working hours will be 8am – 4pm but will include after hours and weekend work at short notice when necessary.

Should you be interested in applying, send a motivation letter (no more than 500 words) and your CV with at least two contactable references to tammy@bushradio.co.za – Please state PRODUCTION ASSISTANT application in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is 10 May 2012 @ 9am

Applicants not contacted within two weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. Bush Radio reserves the right not to make an appointment.

On-Air producers (2x volunteer positions)

Two Bush Radio week-day programmes; The Morning Cruise (9am to 12pm) and Backchat (2pm to 4pm) require volunteers to help prepare the programmes on a daily basis.

The volunteer producer positions are voluntary with no pay or stipend.

If you are interested in applying to become part of the programme we encourage you to listen to the show and indicate in your application which programme you would like to assist with.

As a volunteer on-air producer you will be required to be available before, during and after the programme to assist with production duties.

Personal Attributes:

Professional, attention to detail, time management, eager to learn, willing to learn all aspects of broadcasting, be creative, a people’s person, be articulate and a team player.

The ideal volunteer for this position would be someone who is on a “gap year” or someone looking at gaining experience in the radio broadcasting industry.

Position Description:

OFF AIR

• provide interviews daily for show
• generate interviews and new show ideas
• Compile daily features
• Set up interview questions for each interview
• Liaise with guest and host of show
• Take photos/video of guest/interviews/events
• Promote the show via facebook/twitter etc
• Blog
• Work closely with host of show

 ON AIR

• Present certain segments of the show either with or without host.

 Your application MUST include the following:

 1. A motivational letter of (500 words maximum)

2. CV with 2 contactable references.

3. Indication of which programme (Morning Cruise/Backchat) you would like to assist with.

E-mail application to: tammy@bushradio.co.za

Application deadline: 5 April 2011

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Be part of Everyday People (volunteer position)

Are you a vibrant and enthusiastic individual who has a passion for radio? Well then you need to look no further, because “Everyday People” (weekdays, 4 to 7pm) is looking for a suitable co-host.

Requirements

• provide interviews daily for show
• generate interviews and new show ideas
• compiling daily features
• Setting up interview questions for each interview
• Liaise with guest and host of show
• Taking photos of guest/interviews/events
• Promote show via facebook/twitter etc
• Blogging
• Working closely with host of show

Please include your CV (with 2 contactable references) and a motivational letter of no longer than 200 words explaining why you feel you are suitable as a host.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted and females are encouraged to apply.

Please note this is a volunteer position (NO stipend or pay provided) 

Send your application to: tammy@bushradio.co.za

Application deadline: 5 April 2011

Internship opportunity (Programming)

Are you interested in getting “behind-the-scenes” experience in radio and media?

Bush Radio is offering a 3-month full-time internship (transport allowance of R2000 per month only) for the right candidate to assist and be mentored in the programming department.

The ideal candidate should be computer literate, have a good telephone manner, be organised and hardworking. No formal qualification is required beyond Matric and a driver’s licence.

The candidate will serve as a liaison between the Programme Integrator, volunteers and various projects implemented by the programming department of Bush Radio.

Should you be interested in applying, send a motivation letter (no more than 500 words) and your CV with at least two contactable references to ideas@bushradio.co.za by no later than January 20 at 9am.