Atmosphere Communications launches annual internship programme

22 Aug 2016

Atmosphere Communications, part of the King James Group, will be hosting auditions for talented students to enter its annual #Launchpad 2017 internship programme.

Entering its fourth year, it kicks off in October with events in Johannesburg and Cape Town where young graduates pitch their talents to agency staff in the hope of securing one of the four positions available in 2017.

Nicola Nel, MD of Atmosphere Communications, explains that the agency aims to attract recruits that are focused on learning and have heaps of curiosity. “We hire for attitude and train for skills, but good grades and proactivity gets your foot in the door. It is an exciting time to be in our industry, and we are committed to give our interns one of the best learning experiences around. Interesting clients, diverse projects and a creative working environment is the ideal launch pad for a future career in the communications/marketing /media environment. Successful applicants embark on a 12-month internship programme with the possibility of permanent employment.”

Application requirements

Atmosphere Communications launches annual internship programme

Applications close on 30 September 2016 and applicants should meet the following requirements:

Send short error-free CV (no longer than two pages)

Submit a 200 word written motivation or a 1-minute video on why they want to work at Atmosphere or alternatively post the video on Facebook and tag the Atmosphere #Launchpad page.

Supply a copy of their matric results and latest varsity/college results

Hold a degree/diploma (need to be newly graduated) or be studying part-time for final year towards a degree/diploma or graduating this year

Johannesburg applications to be sent to az.oc.erehpsomta@bhjdaphcnual and Cape Town applications to az.oc.erehpsomta@tpcdaphcnual.

Candidates will be notified by 7 October 2016 whether they have been selected for the full-day workshop on 21 October 2016. The new interns will be selected before end November 2016.