Job Opportunity – Elections Media Monitors

Are you passionate about ensuring fair and accurate media coverage during elections? Media Monitoring Africa(MMA) invites applications for the part-time position of Elections Media Monitors for the upcoming 2024 National General Elections. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the democratic process in South Africa.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor election news stories across various media platforms.
  • Analyse and report on media coverage, ensuring fairness and accuracy.
  • Provide insights into media trends and patterns during the election period.

 

Requirements:

  • Proficiency in English and at least one additional South African language from the following: Siswati, Afrikaans, Setswana, Sepedi, Xitsonga, IsiZulu, Sesotho, IsiXhosa, Tshivenda, and IsiNdebele.
  • Post Matric qualification; Media and Communications Studies background preferred.
  • Familiarity with South African broadcasting regulations, political landscape, and the elections environment.
  • Available to start work immediately.
 
Contract: Four Months
 
Closing Date: 03 March, 2024
 
Join us in our mission to promote transparency and accountability in media coverage during elections. Apply now to be a part of this crucial endeavour.
 
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to vacancies@mma.org.za.
 
Media Monitoring Africa is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.