Intern: Technical Operations

Job Description

eMedia, in proud partnership with MICT SETA, is offering a 12-month Internship Programme for 2025/2026. Interns will be hosted at eNCA in the position of Technical Operations Intern. The intern will receive training in various studio-based technical roles, including Floor Manager, Graphics Operator, Autocue Operator, Server/Brio Operator, Production Assistant, and Floor Audio Assistant. The role offers hands-on experience in live studio environments.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) - Essential
• National Diploma in Broadcast (NQF Level 6) - Essential
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Intermediate English language proficiency
• Accuracy / Attention to Detail
• Applied Learning
• Adaptability
• Planning and Organising
• Stress Tolerance
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and ensure their safety and microphone setup (Floor Manager)
• Check studio equipment functionality and report issues (Floor Manager)
• Cue talent and give countdowns during live shows (Floor Manager)
• Ensure adherence to studio protocols (Floor Manager)
• Confirm functionality of Viz machine and software (Graphics Operator)
• Ensure graphics rundown accuracy and preview content before airing (Graphics Operator)
• Preview and clean scripts before production (Autocue)
• Update scripts and operate autocue in sync with presenter (Autocue)
• Setting up and operating the Server/Brio for video playback and recording (Server/Brio Operator)
• Taking direction from the Technical Director on playback as per the running order (Server/Brio Operator)
• Coordinate with FCC to ensure timing accuracy (Production Assistant)
• Monitor countdowns for bytes/packages and manage transitions (Production Assistant)
• Calculate interview durations and signal breaks (Production Assistant)
• Set up the Microphone in studio (Floor Audio Assistant)
• Check if all microphones work properly (Floor Audio Assistant)
• Pack microphones separately in their cases after the bulletin/Show (Floor Audio Assistant)
• Check that mic belt clips and croc clips are all still there before and after the bulletin (Floor Audio Assistant)
• Check with Sound and the Technical Director if both comms 1 & 2 work properly (Floor Audio Assistant)
• Make sure that batteries are all fully charged before the bulletin/show (Floor Audio Assistant)
• Place batteries in charger after the bulletin and make sure that they are charging (Floor Audio Assistant)
• Ensure Presenters microphones, in ear comms are properly and neatly run and no tape or cables are showing (Floor Audio Assistant)