Job Description

position:internship market intelligence position id60022252 division:Sales intelligence reporting line:manager sales intelligence - television location:Johannesburg Closing Date: 19 June 2025 Background SABC is the hub of entertainment, news, and information to millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for Market Intelligence Graduate to join our Sales Team. Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one. Summary: The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide support to the Sales Division to ensure successful implementation of business initiatives or programmes that meet SABC's objectives. We are seeking a motivated Media, Sport and News Intern Researcher (Television & Radio) with an attention to detail whilst supporting, not limited to the Sales & Management teams. The intern should have a strong passion for news, current affairs, sports, social media, radio and working with such in a fast-paced media environment. This role will suit someone looking to acquire practical experience in research within the television, radio, social media areas. You will be working closely with sales, revenue, strategic teams within the business, in generating ideas, business solutions, involvement in research projects, report compilation etc. Key Responsibilities: * Involvement in reporting to the internal sales, strategy and management business, * Using large data sources to report on trends, answer business questions whilst providing insights. * Contribute/support in research projects, specifically on sports, news, general television, general radio and social media; * Use of Standard reporting principles using Harvard format: i.e sourcing and fact verification (including information of a statistical, quotes, reference and scientific nature. * Monitor live and recorded events, social media engagement (including awareness of definitions, monitoring, etc). * Stay informed on global and local news - especially related to sports and public interest stories. * Attend team meetings, creative brainstorming sessions, and contribute to strategic planning sessions. * Manage research admin tasks as and where required. Qualifications & Skills: * Bachelor of Commerce or Science qualification, with research understanding concepts (NQF 7) * Strong knowledge of both global and local sports, news, social media landscapes. * Passionate about television, radio, sport, news and/or entertainment content. * Excellent research and fact-checking skills with an eye for detail, with strong research, writing, and communication skills. * Confident sourcing content from databases, archives, and social media. * Highly organized with attention to detail. * Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. * Basic knowledge of media law and ethical journalism is a plus. * Familiarity with Microsoft Office (advanced ideally), Google Workspace, power BI tools, etc. * Exceptional analytical skills, strong commercial orientation, project management skills, supported by strong problem solving abilities. * Knowledge of socio-economic factors and their impact on achieving a sustainable growth for the organisation. * Self-efficacy is essential. * Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn. * Ability to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment which may require after hours support. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Proficient use in Microsoft Office.

• Involvement in reporting to the internal sales, strategy and management business, * Using large data sources to report on trends, answer business questions whilst providing insights. * Contribute/support in research projects, specifically on sports, news, general television, general radio and social media; * Use of Standard reporting principles using Harvard format: i.e sourcing and fact verification (including information of a statistical, quotes, reference and scientific nature. * Monitor live and recorded events, social media engagement (including awareness of definitions, monitoring, etc). * Stay informed on global and local news - especially related to sports and public interest stories. * Attend team meetings, creative brainstorming sessions, and contribute to strategic planning sessions. * Manage research admin tasks as and where required.