Intern Junior Writer Job at ETV Johannesburg

Job Title: Intern Junior Writer (Night shift)
Location: eNCA Online Department in Johannesburg

Reporting to the Online News Editor: eNCA Online, your key performance areas will include:

             Identify stories in line with editorial policy and aims

             Prepare morning stories and morning handover

             Constant monitoring of wire feeds

             Alert broader team to breaking new stories

             Write web- ready pieces using broadcast source material

             Source visuals from archives when needed

             Liaise with Television side of the business to ensure relevant content is reflected on website

             Upload stories are tagged and effectively linked to other relevant content

             Technical troubleshooting

             Assist with content for social network sites, including Twitter and Facebook

             Make calls to emergency services and SAPS

Requirements:

             Computer Literate

             Demonstrable interest in and passion for hard news 

             Understanding of online news and new media

             Perfect English

             Strong writing skills

             Strong visual sense

             A passion for story telling

             Understanding of journalistic ethics

             Basic sense of legal issues around broadcast and online media

             Strong work ethic

             Good sense of humour and robust nature

             Solutions- and outcomes-orientated

             Good understanding of social media

             Ability to work under extreme pressure, and deliver on deadline


 Advantageous:

             Proficiency with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Suite and /or other high-end video and photo editing tools

             Understanding of local and international web video trends and best practice

             Familiarity with web content management systems

             Own transport

Note:

             The successful candidates will be required to work irregular and long hours, including weekends, public holidays and standby shifts.

             This is a contract positions only.

If you possess the criteria and qualifications as stated, please send your application form  together with a detailed CV to the HR Department at:
 jobs@enca.com

Only shortlisted applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted.  If you have not received a response within 14 days after closing of the advert, please accept that your application was not successful.