Young South African graduates with qualifications related to Journalism & Public Relations are invited to apply for internship programmes available for them.
If you’re passionate about writing and want to motivate, empower, educate, and connect people, then this internship is for you. This internship in Journalism & Public Relations offers diverse placements that are customized to suit your interest and abilities, and include writing articles, conducting investigations and contributing to social media campaigns for a range of print and online publications.
This is an in-country internship, with accommodation provided. Click here to view remote Marketing & Communications internships, which you can undertake from home.
There are a range of potential placements available for Journalism & Public Relations interns in Cape Town. For interns at an introductory level (who do not currently have background studies or experiences related to journalism) or interns choosing a short-term experience, placements may be assigned to NGOs. As opposed to NGO organizations, which can provide internship experience related to various writing and publication tasks, Media houses can accommodate longer–term journalism students for internships (internships lasting longer than 4 weeks).
Examples of internship placements and tasks can include:
- Media House Internship: Responsibilities include writing articles, press releases, and assisting with media campaigns.tune to
- Marketing and Public Relations Agency: Exposure to PR strategies, media relations, and client management.
- Corporate Communications Department: Working with a company’s internal communications team to create content, newsletters, and manage employee communications.
- Social Media Management: Focusing on social media strategy, content creation, and analytics for brands or organizations.
- Event Planning and Coordination: Involvement in organizing and promoting events, managing media relations, and handling PR aspects.
- Non-profit Organization Communications: Involvement in PR and communications efforts for a non-profit organization, including fundraising campaigns and community outreach.
- Event, Fashion or Lifestyle Magazine: Contributing to a magazine’s editorial team, covering topics related to fashion, lifestyle, or entertainment.
In all cases, understand and expect that individual internship experiences vary, as the specific placement that you’re assigned will depend on review of your resume and your current level of studies and experience. Therefore, if you’re at a more introductory level, you should reasonably expect a more introductory internship. Likewise, if you’re interning for a shorter duration, you will have a different experience from someone who is interning for a longer duration. Placement preferences are considered but always subject to availability.
Interns should expect that the first week of your experience will focus on settling in and gaining some introductory knowledge, as you will not “hit the ground running”. Rather, you should start with learning about the placement to gain an understanding of what you can build upon, develop, learn, and contribute. Ensure that you ask questions and provide feedback during the introductory period, so that your supervisor understands how you’re progressing. This will help them to better understand important details, such as how quickly you learn, what you find challenging, what you find interesting, etc.
What are the career benefits of interning abroad as a Journalism & Public Relations Intern?
Journalism & Public Relations interns learn from a qualified and experienced supervisor, and can be involved in:
- Researching stories
- Writing articles for publications
- Contributing to social media campaigns
Professional development opportunities:
- Develop your skills in identifying story ideas and opportunities
- Build your writing ability contributing stories relevant to your host placement
- Develop your research skills for stories and articles
- Gain understanding about how to engage audiences through your writing
- Gain practical skills and boost your employability, with guidance from Intern Abroad HQ’s Experiential Learning Curriculum to support your learning and cultural intelligence.
Eligibility requirement
Undergraduate Degree (or currently enrolled) in a relevant field, such as Communication, Business, Management Studies, etc. Suitable for recent graduates (within 24 months of course completion). Working knowledge of relevant software, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe, video creation and editing software, web page creation and editing software.
Language requirements for this internship
This internship is conducted in English.
Associated career paths
Journalist, Technical Writer, Foreign Correspondent, Newspaper Reporter, Communications Director, Freelance Writer, Broadcast Journalist, Investigative Journalist, Photojournalist, Public Relations Consultant, Media Relations Specialist, Public Affairs Specialist, Advertising/Promotions/Marketing Manager, Film and Video Editor, Creative Services Director, Marketing and Promotions Manager.
If you’re passionate about writing and want to motivate, empower, educate, and connect people, then this internship is for you. An internship in Journalism & Public Relations offers diverse placements that are customized to suit your interest and abilities, and includes writing articles, conducting investigations and contributing to social media campaigns.
What to expect from your Journalism & Public Relations internship:
- Contribute articles and stories to real publications, building your portfolio of work and developing your writing skills
- Gain practical understanding of how newsrooms and public relations campaigns are run
- Enjoy spare time exploring the unique and eclectic city of Cape Town, and wider South Africa
Your internship abroad host organization:
- Media publications
- PR agencies
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Submit your applications as soon as possible to be considered in time.