Journalism Internship - Cape Town at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Apply if you:

• Have a tertiary qualification in journalism, Afrikaans and Dutch or any other relevant qualification (e.g. media studies).
• Are curious about the world and its people, and are in touch with current events both locally and internationally.
• Are eager to learn and grow professionally.
• Love stories and storytelling, regardless of format or platform.
• Are a good writer but are also interested in digital media.
• Are adept at shooting video on a smartphone.

What we need:

• Excellent storytelling skills.
• Above average Afrikaans language skills.
• The ability to work quickly, accurately and under pressure.
• The ability to find a fresh angle to tell a story.
• The ability to work in a team and follow an editor’s instructions.
• Someone who’s driven, energetic and basically awesome.

What you’ll be doing:

• Create content for our Afrikaans titles’ digital platforms.
• Report on breaking news as well as writing in-depth articles.
• Search for interesting stories online our readers will enjoy.
• Help compile newsletters our readers will find interesting.
• Build and maintain a network of contacts.