Are you passionate about storytelling? Dream of working in the media industry? Media24, South Africa’s leading media company, is offering a golden opportunity for digitally savvy journalism graduates through its prestigious 12-month Graduate Programme for Multimedia Journalists. Starting in February 2025, this internship is available in Media24’s Cape Town (Western Cape) and Johannesburg (Randburg) offices.
This is your chance to gain invaluable experience at Media24, the home of some of South Africa’s most-loved publications like YOU, True Love, Drum, and News24.
What You Need to Know
- Location: Cape Town, Western Cape / Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Duration: 12 months (Graduate Internship)
- Start Date: February 2025
- Application Deadline: 31 October 2024
What the Internship Offers
This is a 12-month internship designed for digitally savvy journalists who want to work with some of the country’s most popular English titles, such as YOU, True Love, Drum, and News24. Media24 is renowned for its wide-reaching platforms in both print and digital media, offering a unique experience to gain hands-on skills across various formats.
During the internship, successful candidates will work closely with experienced editors and journalists, producing content that caters to both digital and traditional platforms. From creating compelling stories to crafting engaging social media content, you will get exposure to the inner workings of one of South Africa’s leading media houses.
About Media24
Media24 is South Africa’s leading media company with diverse interests in digital media, newspapers, magazines, e-commerce, book publishing, printing, and distribution. As part of the Naspers group, a multinational media and e-commerce company, Media24 offers an unmatched platform for young journalists to kickstart their careers. Working with Media24 will provide you with the opportunity to contribute to leading publications and expand your skillset in a fast-paced, exciting media landscape.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is open to graduates who:
- Hold a degree or diploma in Journalism, Languages, Politics, or Media Studies.
- Are passionate about stories and storytelling across different platforms and formats.
- Can write creatively and have a keen interest in digital media.
- Are comfortable with producing engaging videos that hold audience attention.
- Can shoot videos using a smartphone.
- Have a curiosity about the world and the people in it.
- Are eager to learn, grow, and be mentored by industry professionals.
Skills
- Excellent storytelling skills, both in writing and video format.
- The ability to work quickly under pressure and meet deadlines.
- An eye for original story ideas and fresh angles.
- Strong general knowledge.
- Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Good understanding of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and TikTok.
- Ability to work in a team and take direction from editors.
- A strong sense of initiative, energy, and basic awesomeness!
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Media24 intern, you’ll be an integral part of their newsroom and content creation teams, responsible for:
- Producing stories for platforms like News24 or magazine titles like YOU, Drum, or True Love.
- Creating social media content, including videos, across various platforms.
- Assisting with uploading digital content.
- Scouring the web for interesting and engaging stories.
- Curating content and helping compile newsletters.
- Assisting with producing and managing digital campaigns.
Preference for Designated Groups
As part of Media24’s commitment to employment equity, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, including those with disabilities, as outlined in their employment equity policy.
How to Apply
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime chance to kickstart your journalism career! To apply for this internship programme, visit Media24 website and submit your application before the closing date on 31 October 2024. Prepare to embark on a journey that will shape your future as a multimedia journalist.
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Media24 is South Africa’s leading media company with diverse interests across digital media, newspapers, magazines, e-commerce, book publishing, printing, and distribution. The company is part of the Naspers group, a multinational giant in the media and e-commerce sectors. This internship offers an unmatched opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best in the industry.