Media24 Internship: Franz Kemp Award and Internship for Excellence in Magazine Journalism

Minimum Experience: Internship

Company Primary Industry: Entertainment

Job Functional Area: Writing/Editing

Job Description

Media24 invites journalism students and recent graduates to apply for the Franz Kemp Award and Internship for Excellence in Magazine Journalism. This opportunity offers a year-long paid internship at YOU magazine, providing hands-on experience in a newsroom and digital content production. The position is available in Cape Town or Randburg.

Minimum Requirements

Tertiary qualification in journalism, media studies, or a related field.
Digital savviness.
Ability to produce high-quality original content and videos.

Skills & Competencies

Strong interest in news, online journalism, and digital media.
Excellent writing skills.
Comfortable working in English.
Keen eye for viral news and content.
Proficient user of social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Knowledge of Content Management Systems, especially WordPress, is an advantage.
Experience with editing applications like Canva and CapCut is beneficial.
Eagerness to learn.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Capability to produce high-quality videos.

Responsibilities

Generate daily online content and videos for digital platforms.
Propose ideas for online and print articles weekly.
Assist the digital team with content uploads, enrichment, and social media page administration.
Conceptualize web-packaging.

How To Apply

Apply Here Online for the Media24 internship

Closing Date: 14 June 2024