About the Opportunity

eMedia Investments is recruiting an Intern: eNuus Producer/Writer to support the editorial team with the planning, production and delivery of daily news bulletins.

The internship provides practical newsroom experience under the guidance of experienced journalists and producers. The successful candidate will develop skills in Afrikaans news writing, editorial coordination, television production and multimedia content creation.

Minimum Requirements

• National Senior Certificate.
• National Diploma in Journalism and/or Media Studies.
• Advanced proficiency in Afrikaans.
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and preparing daily news bulletins.
• Help identify and research relevant news stories.
• Contribute to discussions about the daily news agenda.
• Write and adapt Afrikaans news copy for television broadcasts.
• Ensure content meets eNuus editorial standards and audience expectations.
• Research and produce accurate, balanced and engaging news stories.
• Write scripts under editorial supervision.
• Fact-check and verify information before broadcast.
• Prepare broadcast inserts and supporting multimedia content.
• Upload content to relevant digital and multimedia platforms.
• Remain informed about local, national and international news developments.
• Learn and use newsroom systems such as Dalet.
• Assist with selecting archive footage and relevant visuals.
• Support the editing of headlines, soundbites, overlays and other broadcast elements.
• Work with newsroom teams, technical staff and graphic designers to support smooth production.
• Coordinate with digital and social media teams to align broadcast content with online distribution.
• Maintain professional relationships with sources, experts and analysts for interviews and on-air insights.

Skills and Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Adaptability.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Applied learning.
• Commitment to continuous learning.
• News research and writing skills.
• Editorial coordination.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to work within a newsroom production environment.

Additional Information

• One position is available.
• The source lists the employment type as Contract.
• The role is within the PR, Communications, Journalism, Media and Promotions industry.
• Practical newsroom training will be provided under the guidance of experienced journalists and producers.