Job Description

Oxford University Press Southern Africa

Oxford University Press advances knowledge and learning of all kinds, from a child reading their first words to a researcher expanding the frontiers of their field. Our work is constantly evolving, and the possibilities are endless. We strive to help more and more people around the world achieve their potential.



Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It is our mission to further the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.

Digital Marketing Internship

(Internship position: 12 Month Contract)

The intention is to give practical work experience to graduates who are in their last year of study and require exposure in a work environment. Successful interns will be expected to complete a 12-month contract commencing 02 February 2026 - 31 January 2027.



This post is based in Goodwood, Cape Town.

Principal Accountabilities:

Assist with the execution & implementation of a variety of digital marketing and social media campaigns Develop creative and copy assets for digital and social channels Assist with upkeep of digital platform hygiene across emailer platforms, Wordpress, and WhatsApp for Business to name a few Co-own the social media marketing monitoring and reporting process, i.e. input into local and global reporting Own the ongoing and consistent updating of competitor audits & analysis and wider trends in the education sector

Qualifications and Experience:

Enrolled for BSocSc / BA / BCom / BTech. With Marketing subjects, preferable Interest in the Education sector South African citizen Computer literate Excellent writing and strong communication skills Experience using design tools (i.e. Canva), preferable Understanding of website development and coding, advantageous

Previous practical experience in a Marketing environment and/or exposure to Marketing function, advantageous

Attributes:

Ability and willingness to learn: Have an open mindset and attitude to learn Collaboration: Working with internal and external teams Initiative: Foster new ideas and solutions to projects and processes Resilience: Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines * Analytical thinking: Being able to analyze data