Journalism/Digital Intern

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

Job category: Media, Advertising, PR, Publishing and Marketing

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Die Papier is on the hunt for three digitally-savvy, creative individuals to join the team as a Journalism/ Digital Intern. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced newsroom that covers stories from every corner of the world. As an Intern, you’ll help shape how we tell stories online – amplifying our journalism across platforms and engaging audiences with compelling, timely content. Applicants may be based in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Free State, or Gauteng.

• Report on and write news stories across local, national and international topics.
• Produce content for our print editions, websites and social media 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 that drives engagement.
• Monitor breaking news and contribute to the daily news agenda.
• Build and grow your own journalism portfolio.

• A degree, diploma or relevant qualification in Journalism, Media Studies, Communications, or a related field (or a final-year student who will have graduated by the start date).
• A valid Code 8 driver's licence — essential for fieldwork, community coverage and attending assignments independently.
• Strong writing and communication skills in Afrikaans and English.

• Digitally savvy — confident across social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok and YouTube.
• Basic knowledge of or willingness to learn content management systems, digital tools and media production software.