Job Description

Intern: Motion Design - Creative Services
eMedia, in proud partnership with MICT SETA (Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority), is offering a 12-month Internship Programme for the year 2025/2026. The Intern will be hosted at e.tv Cape Town in the position of Motion Design Intern.
Location: Cape Town
Job Type: Fixed-Term, Internship
About the Job
We are looking for a passionate and committed Motion Design Intern to join our team for a 12-month structured internship. This is an opportunity to transform your creative potential into real-world skills tailored for the broadcast television and digital communications in the Entertainment industry. You'll collaborate with our Creative, Production, and Marketing teams, gaining first-hand experience in delivering high-quality motion graphics for TV and digital platforms. Expect to grow your artistic vision, technical expertise, and professional discipline in a friendly and dynamic environment.
About the Company
e.tv is South Africa's biggest independent and free-to-air television channel. Established in 1998, the channel has been in existence for over two decades and appeals to all races, genders, ages and income groups. As the most viewed English Channel in the country, we are the destination of choice for local and international entertainment, the ultimate home of great stories.
Roles and Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and design motion graphics for TV, digital, and social media campaigns.
• Working hands-on in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create animations, graphic assets, and storyboards.
• Learning to adapt design and animation to the needs of broadcast standards and brand guidelines.
• Developing 3D skills (e.g., Blender, Cinema4D or equivalent), with mentorship to integrate 3D into daily motion design work.
• Experiment with and learn generative AI tools to enhance creative workflows.
• Assisting the senior Motion Designers with production tasks, asset preparation, and file management.
• Participating in creative reviews: receive feedback, iterate on your work, and learn to defend your ideas diplomatically.
• Working with Marketing team members to understand briefs, target audiences, and key messages.
• Developing accountability by managing your time, meeting deadlines, and delivering on expectations.
• Supporting the department's daily operational tasks, maintaining organised files and clear communication.
• Contributing with your artistic interests (illustration, photography, music etc.) to enrich team's creativity.

About You

• Demonstrates mutual respect and builds trust through honesty and ethical conduct
• Shows commitment and discipline by fully supporting decisions and pursuing targets with resilience
• Communicates openly and clearly while collaborating effectively as a team player
• Takes accountability by setting clear goals, involving the right people, and sharing responsibility for results
• Applies integrative thinking by generating innovative ideas, drawing logical conclusions, and adapting to change

Requirements
Qualifications: * National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) - Essential

• Diploma in Audiovisual Communication, Motion Design and/or Animation and/Graphic Design (NQF Level 6) - Essential

Competencies: * Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Basic knowledge in 3D software (Blender/Cinema/4D, Maya)
• Artistic skills in illustration, photography and/or related disciplines
• Intermediate English language proficiency
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring thorough and careful completion of tasks
• Ability to monitor and follow up on delegated assignments and projects effectively
• Commitment to continuous learning by actively seeking and applying new knowledge and skills
• Effective participation in meetings, considering the needs and contributions of others
• Good planning and organising skills to manage tasks and ensure efficient work completion

Additional Requirements: * Must be a South African citizen

• Must be under the age of 35
• Candidates who have previously participated or are currently engaged in a SETA-funded internship are not eligible.