Jacaranda FM has partnered with The Wits Radio Academy, a centre of training, research and public engagement in the field of radio. The Academy works with the university’s campus station, Voice of Wits 88.1FM in the heart of Braamfontein. Since we have given a little background to the internship opportunity, let us begin with the main details.

Level/Field of Study

 Qualification in Journalism or related field (Bachelors’ Degree or 3 years National Diploma)

Host Nationality

Wits Radio Academy Internship is taken and hosted in South Africa. You can check other African Scholarships available for South African students and other African Countries.

Eligible Nationality

Wits Radio Academy Internship is available to South African Students and to other African Countries.   International Scholarships are available for International students wishing to study abroad in any country. You can also check our scholarship by country category for more scholarship updates. A must-read if you want to win this award: 15 Important Tips on Winning a Scholarship

Scholarship Worth

At Jacaranda, interns will develop skills in the following areas:

Assist in various areas of the news department, thereby learning the practical skills involvedAssist in the general operations of a newsroomAssist journalists in the compilation of their storiesReport from the field as well as work on the news desk

Eligibility

Qualification in Journalism or related field (Bachelors’ Degree or 3 years National Diploma)Valid driver’s license or in the process of obtaining oneGood command of the English language, Preferably bilingual in Afrikaans and EnglishQuality writing and voicing scripts for radioCheck facts, accuracy, and quality of storiesOperating studio and field recording and production equipmentMinimal editing and multi-track mixing experience needed

At VowFM, interns will develop skills in the following areas:

Compile and read daily bulletinsReport from the fieldPackage stories for current affairs programmesBe actively involved in the day to day news and current affairs programmingUpdate social media with news contentInterns will be required to undertake short courses with the Wits Radio Academy

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a motivational letter of 250 words outlining why they would be a good fit for the position alongside a CV with three contactable references.

2022 Application Deadline

It is an annual program and it runs from January to December every year. The application deadline is January 24, 2022.

Email: Lerato.Makate@wks.ac.za Visit the Internship Webpage for details and application link

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