TV and Radio Presenter - Intern at City of Johannesburg

Department: Group Communication and Marketing

Branch: Online Communications

Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre

Designation: TV and Radio Presenter

Salary Range: R8 329.27 pm (cost-to-company, basic salary, no benefits)

Primary Function:

• TV and radio presenting service and administrative support for the Group Communication and Marketing Department.

Key Learning Areas:

• Practical experience in presenting or hosting on TV and radio.
• Researching. Planning the general direction of a show.
• Writing and scripting.
• Conducting interviews with guests in person (either live or recorded beforehand) or on the telephone.
• Reading from a script or autocue, or improvising.

Leading Competencies:

• Good oral and presentation skills.
• Articulate.
• Work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Work under pressure.

Core Competencies:

• Broad general knowledge.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Decision-making under pressure and improvisation to a high standard.
• Batho Pele Principles.

Appointment Requirements:

• Matric (NQF 4) plus a certificate, diploma or degree in TV/Radio presenting / communication / journalism / creative arts / media or film studies or any other related course;
• Any experience in performing arts/drama, music technology, sound technology, journalism or public relations will be an advantage;
• Ability to introduce and interview guests, linking segments and generally holding a show together;
• Ability to follow detailed instructions from the production team;
• Ability to learn a script or sometimes perform without formal preparation;
• Ability to think on your feet and ad-lib or deviate from the script where necessary;
• Computer literacy (MS Office applications);
• Must be able to work extended hours as and when required;
• Must be able to engage a varied audience and create an original show each time they host;
• Must be well-informed and know how to collect information from many different sources or channels;
• Open to applicants not older than 35; and
• Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.