Joburg City Theatres: Internships (Marketing, Communications, PR, Media Studies)

This internship opportunity is applicable to youth, who qualify for this internship and have never participated in an internship programme before, except in circumstances where the internship programme was not relevant to the candidate’s course of study. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 -35 years and be a South Africa citizen.

The following Internship Opportunities are open for Applications:

Internship: Marketing

Department: Client Services

Locations: Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein

Reference No: Marketing/08/2025

Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in: Digital Marketing / Communications / Social Media Marketing

Duties: Assist in the development of fresh, innovative ideas for stage productions. Support creative meetings and brainstorming sessions. Attend rehearsals and meetings to understand how creative decisions are implemented. Help to ensure that creative outputs meet high standards and resonate with audiences. Develop social media content plans and do compelling content for social media. Research trends, audience preferences, and creative techniques to inform ideas. Observe and learn from the Creative Team during key production phases. Capture behind-the-scenes moments, rehearsals, and live performances. Contribute fresh, imaginative ideas for promoting shows and engaging audiences. Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and mentions in a professional and friendly manner. Interact with followers to build a sense of community and excitement around productions Creative & Visual Skills. Use Basic graphic design (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express) for creating visually appealing posts. Assist in Photography and videography skills to capture rehearsals, backstage moments, and performances. Assist in Storytelling to craft engaging narratives around productions, cast, and crew.

Internship: Marketing & Public Relations

Department: Client Services

Locations: Soweto Theatre, Jabulani

Reference No: M&PR/08/2025

Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Marketing / Public Relations (PR) / Communications / Media Studies.

Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office, design and social media tools advantageous). Strong writing and communication skills. Interest in arts, culture, and live entertainment.

Duties: Assist with the development and scheduling of social media content. Draft media statements, press releases, and newsletters. Support event promotions, launches, and activations. Monitor media coverage and compile reports. Assist in database management for media and stakeholders. Provide administrative support in marketing campaigns and PR activities. Deliver at least 10 social media posts per week aligned with campaign plans. Draft a minimum of 2 press releases per month with supervisor guidance. Assist in at least 3 promotional events per quarter with positive feedback. Submit weekly media monitoring reports. Maintain an updated media/stakeholder database with accuracy. Provide positive feedback from the line manager on teamwork and creativity.