Ever wanted to work at the country’s biggest news company? Media24 has an internship position in its Bellville offices for a (digitally savvy) journalist.

The successful candidate will be placed at one of Media24’s Cape-based community newspapers, TygerBurger, People’s Post or City Vision and assist in producing relevant, compelling, and factually correct news and feature content for both the newspaper and its online platforms.

Apply if:

you have a tertiary qualification (or studying towards one) in journalism or a relevant programme.

you love stories and storytelling no matter what format and platform.

you can write like a dream but are also interested in digital media.

you’re curious about your local community and the people who live in it, and in touch with what’s going on in the world.

you’re hungry to learn and grow.

You are based in Cape Town.

You have a valid driver's license.

Some skills we need:

Excellent storytelling skills.

Excellent writing skills.

Computer... literate.

The ability to work fast and cope under pressure.

The ability to find a fresh angle on a story.

Excellent general knowledge.

The ability to work in a team and take direction from an editor.

Drive, energy and the need to learn

Other skills that would count in your favour include:

Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and other social media and/or online news platforms.

you are comfortable shooting photos and video on a smartphone.

Media24 is South Africa’s leading media company with interests in digital media and services, newspapers, magazines, ecommerce, book publishing, printing and distribution. It is part of Naspers, a multinational group of media and ecommerce platforms.

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups
Cape Town South Africa

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