Media Internship
| Remuneration: | R4000 per month cost-to-company |
| Location: | Cape Town |
| Education level: | Degree |
| Job level: | Student |
| Type: | Contract |
| Reference: | #MI2026 |
| Company: | Independent Media |
Join Independent Media’s Next-Gen Creative Internship!
Independent Media + FP&M SETA are on the hunt for Cape Town’s freshest, boldest, most switched-on graduates to join our creative squad! If you’re addicted to great design, obsessed with social media, or passionate about storytelling, this is your chance to level up your career — fast.
We’re offering internship opportunities in:
Graphic Design
Social Media
Content Production
If you’ve got the talent and the hustle… we want YOU.
What You’ll Be Doing
Graphic Design Intern
Create scroll-stopping, jaw-dropping visuals for digital and print that make people go: “Who did THAT?!”
Social Media Intern
Help shape and grow our online voice across Insta, TikTok, Facebook, X and more — bring the vibe, the creativity, and the energy.
Content Producer Intern
Write, shoot, edit, create. From mini-videos to articles to behind-the-scenes moments — you’re telling the stories that matter.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Real Projects. Real Impact. No coffee runs — you’re doing actual work that reaches real audiences.
- Top-Tier Mentorship. Industry pros who WANT to help you grow.
- A Creative Playground. Work with a team that collaborates, experiments and pushes boundaries.
- Portfolio Power-Up. Leave with a body of work that screams “Hire me!”
What You Need
- A relevant qualification (Journalism, Communication, Media, Design, etc.).
- Adobe Creative Suite skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- A strong feel for social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, LinkedIn).
- Great writing and communication skills.
- Basic video editing skills.
- A love for digital, mobile, print and new media.
- Creativity for days.
- Ability to thrive under pressure.
- Tech-savvy, curious, switched-on.
Bonus Points If You’re…
- Organised, sharp and great at multitasking.
- Self-driven and hungry to learn.
- A team player who brings good energy.
- Detail-obsessed in the best way.
- Up-to-date on trends, memes and online culture.
Key Details
Assessments + interviews for shortlisted candidates.
Internship runs 2 March 2026 – 28 February 2027.
Independent Media supports Employment Equity and Affirmative Action.
Ready to Join the Creative Revolution?
Send us:
- Your CV
- A motivational letter telling us why YOU’RE the one
Email everything by Friday, 16 January 2026 to:
az.oc.ecivresetaroproc@epacseicnacav
This is your shot. Take it. Create it. Own it.
Let’s make magic together.
Posted on 08 Dec 11:07, Closing date 16 Jan
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