Digital Newsroom Intern: Report, Create & Share Stories

Novus Holdings Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 134,000; Part time

Job summary

Die Papier offers three digitally-savvy journalism/digital internships in Cape Town, enabling hands-on experience in a fast-paced newsroom. Interns will cover local to international stories, produce content for print and digital channels, and engage audiences across platforms.

Applicants with Journalism/Media studies qualifications and a valid Code 8 license are preferred; strong writing in Afrikaans and English is required.

Qualifications

• Requires degree, diploma or relevant qualification in Journalism, Media Studies, Communications, or related field (or final-year student).
• Valid Code 8 driver’s license – essential for fieldwork and assignments.
• Strong writing and communication in Afrikaans and English.

Responsibilities

• Report on and write news stories across local, national and international topics.
• Produce content for print editions, websites and social platforms.
• Conduct interviews, attend press briefings and cover community events.
• Photograph and capture video content for digital and social platforms.
• Write headlines, captions and social media copy to drive engagement.
• Monitor breaking news and contribute to the daily news agenda.
• Build and grow your own journalism portfolio.

Skills

Digital literacy

Story writing

Interviews

Education

Degree/ diploma in Journalism or related field

Tools

CMS (Content Management System)

Media production software

Job description

Die Papier offers three digitally-savvy journalism/digital internships in Cape Town, enabling hands-on experience in a fast-paced newsroom. Interns will cover local to international stories, produce content for print and digital channels, and engage audiences across platforms.

Applicants with Journalism/Media studies qualifications and a valid Code 8 license are preferred; strong writing in Afrikaans and English is required.