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Highbury Media Digital Content Producer Internship 2019

Highbury Media is calling on suitably qualified individuals to send their application and qualify for its upcoming Digital Content Producer Internship Programme.

Established in 1996, Highbury Media is a leading media company in Cape Town that manages a variety of South Africa’s most popular brands, platforms and titles. Through the years since its founding, it has created custom content for a number of big name brands such as the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the Forchini Group and Diner’s Club, to name a few.

Highbury Media is the largest independent South African magazine and digital publishing group of companies that comes out with the country’s top performing titles.

Highbury Media Digital Content Producer Internship 2019

The successful intern will be based in the company headquarters in Cape Town working with the Editorial Team. As a means of acquiring essential work place experience, the intern will be fulfilling the following duties and responsibilities:

Create online content
Develop digital editorial content
Participate in brainstorming and creating fresh trending and relevant content for digital readers
Help maintain and/or improve social media following for the brand
Increase readership numbers on different digital platforms
Keep track of online competitions and follow leads sent via managed websites
Know digital trends in line with keeping the website fresh and relevant

Who should apply?

Here are the minimum eligibility requirements you must meet to get considered for the internship programme:

Holds a degree in English or Journalism with a keen interest in the digital arena, particularly social media
Must have a background in WordPress
High level familiarity in using popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Snapchat
Exceptional copy editing, writing and organizational skills
Able to work with accuracy even under deadline pressure
Willing to render overtime as needed
Previous work background in the media sector is a major advantage
Experience in working with Mac OS and InDesign is a definite plus

How do I apply?

If you think this position is a good fit and meet the prescribed minimum requirements, set up an account on Highbury Media’s recruitment portal to apply. Click here to get started.

Application Deadline?

The deadline for submission of applications is on 13 December 2019.

Contact Information

For further details about the Highbury Media Design Internship Programme, send an email to hrsupport@hsmdns.co.za.

You may also visit the company’s FAQ page by clicking the link.

View the Highbury Media Digital Content Producer Internship Programme advert by clicking the link.

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Distell South Africa: Communications Internship Programme 2019

Distell is inviting suitably qualified graduates to submit their applications for an opportunity to join the company’s Corporate Communications Internship Programme for 2020.

Based in South Africa, Distell is a leading alcoholic beverages company serving a broad selection of consumers all around the globe. The company’s popular line of beverages include Savana, Amarula, Durbanville Hills, Hunter’s Dry and Nederburg.

Distell boasts a R21.5B annual turnover and employs close to 5,500 people.

Distell CARA Communications Internship Programme

The successful applicant will be signing a 12-month contract as part of Distell’s Corporate and Regulatory Affairs department housed in the company’s Libertas Parva facility in Stellenbosch and will be reporting to the Group Manager of Corporate Affairs. The internship will start on 1 February 2020 and will conclude on 31 January 2021.

As a Communications Intern for the CARA, the incumbent will gain practical working experience in the following areas:

Provide assistance with editing and copywriting work in media releases and web content for publication on other platforms
Help with creating and publishing internal articles on a wide range of internal platforms such as newsletters and online
Create content and manage internal television platform
Provide assistance in generating social media content such as in Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter
Monitor, track and analyze media coverage on different platforms such as in social media and broadcast
Develop and manage a complete media list geared towards business, consumers, trade, health and policy development
Organize media tours, visits and other promotional events

Career Options

This is for temporary position that will run for 12 months. Permanent employment within the company is not guaranteed at the end of the programme.

Requirements or Eligibility

Applicants must satisfy the following basic requirement in order to qualify for the internship.

Holds a Master’s or Honours degree in journalism or communication
Has an outstanding academic record
Knowledgeable in MS Office applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding presentation and proofing skills
Fluent in written and spoken English
Energetic and highly motivated
Good relationship building skills
A quick and agile learner willing to learn areas covered by media relations
Must have working knowledge African and SA media landscape
Highly organized and keeps a systematic approach and able to track workflow
Able to work independently
Holds a driver’s license and has own vehicle

Click the link to view the Distell SA Communications Internship Programme 2020 advert

How to Apply

Qualified applicants will need to register an account and log in to Distell’s recruitment portal to be able to apply. Moreover, make sure to submit the following supporting documents:

A letter of motivation
Comprehensive CV
Grade 12 certificate (certified copy)
Copy of ID document (certified copy)

Click here to register an account. Use the reference number 15961 to find the advert and apply.

Opening and Closing Dates

Deadline for submission of applications is on 21 August 2019.

Contact Information

Click here to know more about Distell SA

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Journalism Internship Programme at Justmoney SA

A Journalism Internship Programme opportunity is currently open at Justmoney, which is an affiliate of International Debt Movement.

Justmoney is an online publication that focuses on promoting financial literacy in South Africa. Its editorial team is based in Cape Town and aims to empower its readers to become financially savvy with the help of independent journalism.

Justmoney has been hard at work providing sound financial advice within the last ten years. They strive to inform, guide and educate their readers through complicated financial issues.

Justmoney Journalism Internship Programme

This Journalism Internship Programme runs for a duration of six weeks. The selected intern will join a dedicated team of financial journalists working out of JM’s Cape Town location.

The incumbent will be completing the following tasks for Justmoney, including the parent company during the introductory period:

Make sure content is current and relevant
Update content meta descriptions that stays on the Justmoney website
Provide assistance in SEO tasks as needed
Create regular content for Justmoney including other partner websites
Create promotional mailers and newsletters using Leadify
Provide assistance creating plans for quarterly content
Participate in brainstorming sessions and weekly news meeting
Help with drawing up reports

Career Options

Successful completion of this six-month internship, including meeting certain performance targets, may lead to a permanent position within the Justmoney editorial team.

Requirements or Eligibility

Applicants must satisfy these basic requirements in order to qualify for consideration:

Completed a degree in Journalism is a plus or any relevant tertiary qualification in the Journalism field
Although no work experience is required, demonstrated skills and competencies in article writing, blogging and content creation is needed
Performs even under pressure
Computer literate
Good problem solving skills
Has an interest in financial journalism
Has a natural skill in creating well-researched, all original articles
Capable of professional interaction with team members, partners and sources
Ambitious and can self-manage without supervision

How to Apply

To apply, click on the below link to start the application process. Be sure to prepare the supporting documents shown below:

Passport, Visa, or South African ID number
Up-to-date CV
Passport-size picture
Academic records

JM Journalism Internship Programme Online Application

Opening and Closing Date

No deadline for submission has been set as of this writing.

Contact Information

For further questions about the internship programme, call 021 481 1700.

View the job advert by clicking the link below:

JM Journalism Internship Programme 2019 job advert

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iThemba Labs: Science Engagement Communications Internship 2019

iThemba LABS, or iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator Based Sciences is offering its Science Engagement Internship Programme for 2019. iThema LABS is a research facility that brings scientists from the medical, biological and physical sciences working together.

This laboratory provides unique and highly specialized research opportunities in the areas of subatomic physics, radiobiology, radioistope research and development, materials research, and more. In addition, iThemba LABS have drawn up joint training programmes and collaboration agreements with other research labs and Higher Education Institutions as a way of advancing the human capital development initiative of the South African government.

With funding from the National Research Foundation, iThemba LABS operates two sites. These research facilities are located in Gauteng and Western Cape and have the capability to provide:

Cancer treatment using particle radiotherapy
Basic and applied research utilizing particle beams
A supply of radionuclides intended for industrial and medical use

iThemba LABS is one of several high-end research facilities of the National Research Foundation, the conciliating agency between the South African government and South Africa’s research organizations’ policies and strategies. The NRF acts primarily as an agency and a small fraction of its activity is dedicated to actual research.

Science Engagement Communications Internship Programme

The iThemba LABS Science Engagement Communications Internship Programme seeks to develop an intern who will assist the organization in developing science engagement marketing materials. The selected intern will also help in creating content targeted towards social media and other online platforms.

The intern be working with a team of science engagement experts with various backgrounds and are highly dedicated to developing the way science impacts iThemba’s stakeholders. Listed below are some of the duties and responsibilities of the selected intern:

Planning and implementing Science Engagement communications in a number of social media platforms
Assisting in content development for the Science Engagement initiative
Progress monitoring of Science Engagement programme online
Assist Science Engagement team in general tasks

Career Options

The Science Engagement Communications Internship Programme runs for only 12 months. Full-time employment is not guaranteed at the end of the internship.

Requirements or Eligibility

To qualify, applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed below:

Completed a degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies or other allied fields
Willing to travel and work outside Cape Town for several days
Skilled in MS Office applications
Proficient in English and conversant in Afrikaans and IsiXhosa
Holds a valid driver’s license (Code EB)
Knowledgeable in graphic design and other relevant digital multimedia applications
Can work well independently and within a group
Must have some experience in article writing
Knows how to make social media posts
Can write blogs or create YouTube videos