Job Title: Hindi News Reader (Radio Station)
Location: Hindvani, 30 Oak Avenue Kharwastan, Chatsworth, Durban, 4092, South Africa
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:

Hindvani is seeking a Hindi News Reader who is passionate about delivering accurate, timely, and engaging news to our Hindi-loving audience. The ideal candidate would need to have excellent skills in writing, reading (Devanagri script) and speaking in Hindi. In addition, the candidate would need to have excellent broadcasting and news reading skills and also possess the technical expertise needed to operate within a modern radio broadcasting environment. The candidate will be responsible for presenting news bulletins, live updates, and special reports, ensuring seamless on-air delivery. Join our creative and dynamic team to be part of a stimulating and collaborative work culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. News Presentation:
  • Deliver live and recorded Hindi news bulletins with clarity and professionalism.
  • Ensure proper pronunciation, voice modulation, and delivery for audience engagement.
  • Present breaking news, special reports, and community events in a timely manner.

2. News Content Creation:

  • Collaborate with the editorial team to prepare and finalise news scripts.
  • Stay updated on local, national, and international news stories.
  • Fact-check and verify news content to meet editorial standards.

3. Audience Engagement:

  • Interact with listeners during live shows, on social media, and through calls.
  • Cover relevant cultural events, festivals, and topics that resonate with the Hindi-speaking community.
Key Qualifications
1. Educational Background: 
  • Matric (Grade 12) + Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field.
  • Qualifications in Hindi.
  • Any formal training or diploma in Radio Broadcasting/Journalism is an advantage.

2. Experience

      1. Minimum 1 year of experience in a broadcast/sound engineering environment
      2. Experience in digital sound within live production and post-production radio environments will be an added advantage.
      3. Keen interest in the radio industry and technical aspects of audio production.

3. Skills

      1. Fluent in Hindi (reading, writing, and speaking); English fluency is also required.
      2. Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office etc.
      3. Strong articulation, voice modulation, and attention to detail in news presentation.
      4. Passionate about KZN’s cultural landscape and committed to community engagement.

Additional Requirements:

      1. Willingness to work irregular hours and shifts, including weekends, to support 24/7 broadcasts.
      2. Flexibility to travel for outside broadcasts and remote events
      3. Passionate, flexible, and reliable under pressure.

Send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the job to: careers@hindvani.co.za. For more information, please visit our website: www.hindvani.co.za

Closing date: 15th November 2024 @ 16h00.

If you have not been contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Correspondence will be entered into with candidates who meet the minimum requirements.

Hindvani reserves the right not to make an appointment.

About Us:

At Hindvani we offer a creative and engaging environment where our team thrives. We are passionate about delivering relevant, accurate, and impactful content to our listeners. If you share this passion, come vibe with us!