We are pleased to announce that the application for the 2023 SABC Afrikaans RSG Bulletin Writer Internship is now open.
Are you passionate about journalism and proficient in the Afrikaans language? The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) News & Current Affairs Department is offering an exciting internship opportunity as a Bulletin Writer for Afrikaans RSG. This is your chance to contribute to delivering incisive public service Afrikaans News content in line with SABC News’ editorial objectives and mandate.[mfn]“Career Opportunities: Intern Bulletin Writer RSG (11621).” Successfactors.Eu, https://career2.successfactors.eu/career?career%5fns=job%5flisting&company=sabcsoclim&navBarLevel=JOB%5fSEARCH&rcm%5fsite%5flocale=en%5fUS&career_job_req_id=11621&selected_lang=en_US&jobAlertController_jobAlertId=&jobAlertController_jobAlertName=&browserTimeZone=Africa/Lagos&_s.crb=lyaN1623jbJjO%2ffTkLNwV0HiCNdb3ZXuO70Ph%2feIgbo%3d. Accessed 9 May 2023.[/mfn]
SABC Afrikaans RSG Bulletin Writer Benefits
- Gain valuable experience in the news and media industry
- Work alongside experienced professionals in a leading media organization
- Contribute to delivering compelling and accurate Afrikaans news content
- Develop and maintain professional news networks and contacts
- Enhance your journalism and media skills in a real-world setting
SABC Afrikaans RSG Bulletin Writer Eligibility
To be eligible for this internship, applicants must have:
- A National Diploma/Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualifications (NQF6/7)
- Afrikaans as their first language
- Written and spoken mother-tongue (Afrikaans) proficiency (beneficial)
- A good understanding of social media and its usefulness as a journalist tool
The successful intern will be responsible for:
- Scripting Afrikaans news content as assigned
- Ensuring that stories are newsworthy, compelling, accurate, and fair
- Adhering to designated Afrikaans language requirements
- Ensuring accurate and formal language usage
- Interpreting and analyzing undercurrents in and subtexts of stories
- Conducting field, archival, and other research
- Conducting interviews and Q&As in Afrikaans when required
- Using multi-media platforms to promote Afrikaans news content and ensuring adherence to digital media guidelines
- Writing/scripting, voicing, and packaging stories in Afrikaans as required
- Delivering news bulletins within a set duration
- Engaging professionally with audiences to promote and uphold SABC News’ integrity
- Adhering to South Africa’s Constitution, broadcasting and applicable legislation, ICASA regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC Editorial Policies, and appropriate news and current affairs style guides, etc.
- Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
SABC Afrikaans RSG Bulletin Writer Application Procedure
To apply for this internship, please visit the SABC Careers Portal.
SABC Afrikaans RSG Bulletin Writer Application Dates
- Closing Date: 10 May 2023
