Current Internships at Highbury Media

The successful candidate will be required to do the following:

• Generate story ideas daily
• Assist with fact-checking stories
• Assist with editorial tasks
• Assist in managing social media channels
• Attends events when required and produces necessary content from event where applicable.
• Other administrative tasks where relevant

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in media studies, English and/or journalism
• Proficiency in WordPress CMS and a Mac is beneficial
• Excellent writing, copy editing and organisational skills
• Able to work accurately under deadline pressure and willing to work overtime when necessary
• Proficiency in all major social media platforms
• Have a keen interest and basic knowledge in travel and nature conservation

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The successful candidate will be required to do the following:

• Generate story ideas daily
• Assist with fact-checking stories
• Assist with editorial tasks
• Assist in managing social media channels
• Attends events when required and produces necessary content from event where applicable.
• Other administrative tasks where relevant

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in media studies, English and/or journalism
• Proficiency in WordPress CMS and a Mac is beneficial
• Excellent writing, copy editing and organisational skills
• Able to work accurately under deadline pressure and willing to work overtime when necessary
• Proficiency in all major social media platforms

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Key responsibilities:

• Assisting in conducting audits of existing websites to identify areas for improvement.
• Contributing to competitive research and benchmarking.
• Assisting with keyword research and mapping.
• Writing and optimising SEO-focused content.
• Assisting in the execution of on-page optimization strategies.
• Supporting link building outreach initiatives.
• Monitoring and evaluating SEO results and assisting in building reports on these results.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An innate curiosity and the ability to perform independent research to solve problems.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of search engine optimisation and/or digital marketing is preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with strict deadlines effectively.
• Ability to collaborate efficiently with all teams across the departments.
• Commitment to completing work on time that meets or exceeds quality expectations.

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Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Content Creation & Social Media Management
• Campaign Support
• Market Research
• Data Analysis
• Brand Management
• Event Coordination
• Administrative Support

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a Marketing, Communications, or related program.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok).
• Basic knowledge of design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide insights.
• Fast learner.
• Attention to detail.
• Highly organized with an ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

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The successful candidate will be required to do the following:

• Source and maintain new clients
• Inform the potential client of the publication and its benefits
• Sell magazine subscriptions

Requirements: 

• Good communication skills
• Target driven
• Self-motivated
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable
• Sales techniques
• Pitching (crafting an effective sales pitch, sales phrases)
• Managing/overcoming objections
• Negotiating
• Building relationships

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Responsibilities:

• Greet clients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Manage the switchboard and direct calls to the appropriate parties
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendars
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, packages and deliveries
• Provide administrative support as needed
• Ensure the reception area is tidy and presentable at all times

Requirements:

• Minimum of a high school matric certificate or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other standard office software
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of office equipment such as photocopiers, scanners and fax machines
• If you are a self-motivated, friendly, and professional individual who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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Responsibilities:

• Addressing customer complaints, responding to inquiries, and resolving common issues 
• Inbound phone support
• Email
• Meeting and exceeding performance targets related to resolution times, response rates, customer feedback, and service quality

Qualifications:

• At least 6 months experience in an inbound call centre environment
• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional customer service and consistently meet or exceed daily targets
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (email proficiency is especially important)
• Competent in using backend admin systems, and able to quickly learn new technologies

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The successful candidate will be required to:

• Research, interview sources and write articles on various topics.
• Assist the editor with day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Brainstorm content/article ideas that are fresh and relevant and pitch them to the editor
• Assist in the running of magazines through the print cycle.
• Assist with the editing of layouts.
• Attend and digitally document events on behalf of the magazines.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in journalism or English with a strong interest in writing and editing.
• Excellent writing, copy-editing and organisational skills.
• Proactive and self-disciplined with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Able to work accurately under deadline pressure.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a desire to learn and improve.
• A genuine interest in magazines and should regularly be engaging with magazine content.
• A knowledge of google suite, Affinity Publisher and Adobe InDesign would be beneficial.

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The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Brainstorming and producing content that is original, relevant and on-trend for the digital readership
• Generating and implementing digital content strategies 
• Keeping up to date with digital trends in order to keep the digital content vibrant and engaging 
• Keeping a keen eye on relevant news and viral content 
• Producing and writing original and unique content after conducting interviews 
• Have a passion for the African continent 

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in English and/or journalism with a strong interest in the digital sphere, specifically social media.
• Should be familiar with WordPress, trending social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, and YouTube).
• Excellent writing, copy-editing, and organisational skills.
• Proactive and self-disciplined with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Able to work accurately under deadline pressure and willing to work overtime when necessary.
• Have a good understanding of the brand's principles and should be able to curate the content so it expresses the pillars and tone.
• They should be creative and familiar with digital trends and work with the editor, to constantly improve the digital numbers.

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Requirements:

• InDesign
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
•  Acrobat
• Optional: affinity publisher, design and photo
• Optional, but beneficial: knowledge of printing
•  Time management
• UX Knowledge

Personal skills/attributes: 

• Able to work within a team
• Excellent prioritising skills
• Able to work under the leadership and take criticism
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to take initiative