Job Description

Intern: Producer - e.tv news

eMedia, in proud partnership with MICT SETA (Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority), is offering a 12-month Internship Programme for the year 2025/2026. The Intern will be hosted at e.tv Cape Town in the position of Producer Intern.

Location:

Cape Town

Job Type:

Fixed-Term, Internship

About the Job

The individual in this role is required to assist in producing e.tv news's 20h00 pm bulletin from Monday to Friday.

About the Company

e.tv is South Africa's biggest independent and free-to-air television channel. Established in 1998, the channel has been in existence for over two decades and appeals to all races, genders, ages and income groups. As the most viewed English Channel in the country, we are the destination of choice for local and international entertainment, the ultimate home of great stories.

Roles and Responsibilities

Writing Content

+ Ensuring bulletins are concise, accurate, contextual, relevant, engaging, conversational, and in line with the channel's writing style.
+ Producing content for the live broadcast of eTV News at 8PM daily.
+ Writing stories in English to match visuals.
+ Editing visuals according to the story script.
+ Editing of bytes, interviews and overlay.

Researching

+ Conducting research on programming topics daily.
+ Checking various sources including electronic media and social media for articles of interest.
+ Identifying current affairs, sports and breaking news stories through researching, sourcing, networking and studying other sources.
+ Ensuring that archives are checked for specified and appropriate visuals when required.

Video Editing

Logging, digitising and editing material according to specified standards. Checking audio levels and picture quality in line with requirements. Grading videos and adjusting audio levels to the required standard. Adding run-ins and run-outs to all edits.

About You

Demonstrates mutual respect and builds trust through honesty and ethical conduct Shows commitment and discipline by fully supporting decisions and pursuing targets with resilience Communicates openly and clearly while collaborating effectively as a team player Takes accountability by setting clear goals, involving the right people, and sharing responsibility for results Applies integrative thinking by generating innovative ideas, drawing logical conclusions, and adapting to change

Requirements

Qualifications:

National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) - Essential Diploma in Film and Television (NQF Level 6) - Essential

Competencies:

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Intermediate English language proficiency Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring thorough and careful completion of tasks Ability to monitor and follow up on delegated assignments and projects effectively Commitment to continuous learning by actively seeking and applying new knowledge and skills Effective participation in meetings, considering the needs and contributions of others Good planning and organising skills to manage tasks and ensure efficient work completion

Additional Requirements:

Must be a South African citizen Must be under the age of 35 * Candidates who have previously participated or are currently engaged in a SETA-funded internship are not eligible.