Applications are now open for the Media24 Journalist Internship 2024 intake in Gauteng. Be sure to review the minimum eligibility criteria and core responsibilities of the role if you’re interested in applying.

About Media24

As one of the nation’s foremost media companies, Media24 is heavily invested in digital media and services, magazines, newspapers. E-commerce, book publishing, printing, e-commerce, job classifieds distributions.

Media24 Journalist Internship 2024

The successful candidate joining the Media24 Journalist Internship intake for 2023 will be part of DRUM magazine operating in Randburg, Gauteng. The internship runs for 12 months and will commence in February 2024. Key duties and responsibilities

• Create stories for various Media24 platforms (e.g. News24, The Witness) and magazine brands such as Drum, You, or True Love
• Work on various social media platforms in various formats e.g., video
• Provide assistance with uploading content as needed
• Research stories in the internet that readers are interested in
• Assist with content curation and compiling newsletters that readers would like to open

Who should apply?

Applicants will need to meet the following minimum eligibility criteria to apply for the role:

• Holds a diploma or degree in Journalism, Politics of Media Studies, or Languages (a post-graduate degree is a definite advantage
• Passionate about stories and storytelling regardless of platform and format
• An excellent writer and interested in digital media
• Able to produce engaging videos that can attract viewers for more than 20 seconds; able to shoot videos via a smartphone
• Naturally curious about people and the world
• Eager to learn and grow
• A fast worker who can deal with pressure
• Solid knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro
• Outstanding knowledge of popular social media platforms
• Driven, energetic, and a strong team player

How do I apply?

Eligible applicants will need to complete an online application form on Media24’s recruitment portal. Click the link below to get started:

Apply online for the Media24 Journalist Internship 2024.

Application Deadline?

The deadline for submission of applications is on 27 May 2024

Contact Information

For more information, send an email to info24@media24.com.

For enquiries about the content of the internship, send an email to Jannie.Stander@weathersa.co.za. If this internship has already been closed, please do not make any queries. View our other graduate internships open for application.