Intern: Producer

Editorial

• Assist in identifying newsworthy issues, events, and developments, and pitch unique story ideas to the editorial team.
• Learn to build, update, and maintain a strong professional contact base.
• Assist in newsgathering and investigative efforts, shadow senior producers to learn how to cultivate sources and secure interviews.
• Conduct thorough, in-depth background research and preliminary investigations to prepare for story angles and interviews.
• Assist in drafting balanced, probing interview questions and learn techniques to hold subjects accountable.
• Learn to use visuals effectively to write balanced, accurate, unbiased, and captivating scripts under editorial guidance.
• Observe and assist in the supervision of the filming and editing process to work towards producing strong, original inserts.

Requirements

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Journalism/ Media Studies/ Communications/ International Relations/ Politics is essential
• Bachelors Degree in Journalism/ Media Studies/ Communications/ International Relations/ Politics is recommended