Independent Media 2019 Journalism Internships

Independent Media has an exciting 12 month opportunity for Journalism / Media and Communications graduates who are looking to gain workplace experience. The successful incumbent will be required to work for our various titles / departments in one of our three workplaces (Johannesburg, Durban & Cape Town).

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification, e.g. Journalism
• Must be Techno Savvy, with a strong interest in digital / social media platforms
• Must be interested in online, mobile and digital media
• Must be computer literate
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be able to work under pressure in highly demanding environment
• Must be a forward thinker and able to source solutions t growing our business and brand
• Be innovative and creative
• Must have a valid drivers license

Required Competencies

• Good organisational skills
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
• Listening skills
• Proactive
• Applicant should have good analytical skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good interpersonal skills

Shortlisted candidates will go through an assessment and thereafter an interview. Successful candidates will need to be available and committed to the internship period from 1^st February 2019 until 31^st January 2020 in their region of choice.

Independent Media is committed to its Employment Equity and Affirmative Action plans.

How to apply?

All interested applicants should submit a written application and detailed CV by no later than 16h30 on Wednesday the 19^th December 2018.

Please email your CV and stipulate which region you are applying for. Kindly note that Independent Media will not cover any accommodation and / or travelling costs.

• Cape Town – [email protected]  (Attention: Remur Bam)
• Durban – [email protected] (Attention: Hajra Johns)
• Gauteng – [email protected] (Attention: Londi Zuma)

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please regard your application as unsuccessful