Media Internship

Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Your Creative Breakthrough Starts Here!

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:



vacanciescape@corporateservice.co.za

This is your shot. Take it. Create it. Own it.

Let's make magic together.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1611240
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Internship
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned