Multimedia Journalist Internship – YOU Magazine

YOU have an eight-month internship in its Cape Town office for a digitally savvy journalist with a special interest in video production as part of the Media24 Graduate Programme.

Media24 is South Africa’s leading media company with interests in digital media and services, newspapers, magazines, e-commerce, book publishing, printing, and distribution. It is part of Naspers, a multinational group of media and e-commerce platforms.
Apply If:

• you have a tertiary qualification in journalism or relevant programme
• you’re interested in digital media and can have a full conversation using only emojis.
• you understand things like SLR, GIF, CMS, and TL; DNR.
• you’re capable of producing engaging videos that can hold attention for more than 20 seconds.
• you are as comfortable shooting a video on a smartphone as you are with a serious camera.
• you love stories and storytelling no matter what format and platform.
• you’re curious about the world and the people who live in it and in touch with what’s going on in the world.
• you’re hungry to learn and grow with a fast-growing digital brand.

Some Skills They Need:

• Excellent storytelling skills, especially in video format.
• Good knowledge of WordPress.
• The ability to work fast and cope with immense pressure.
• The ability to find a fresh angle on a story that’s been pretty much everywhere.
• At least a year working in digital media.
• Excellent general knowledge.
• Good knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat.
• The ability to work in a team and take direction from an editor.
• Drive, energy and basic awesomeness.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Producing stories for www.you.co.za and YOU social media platforms in various formats, especially video
• Assist the online team with uploading content when required
• Scouring the web for interesting stories that YOU audiences will love
• Assist with compiling newsletters that YOU audiences will want to open
• Assist the online team with producing/managing digital campaigns

How To Apply
Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, will be given preference.

Only open to EE candidates.

Closing date: 23 April 2018

Click HERE to apply online.