Volunteering on a Journalism Internship Placement overseas in South Africa

As a volunteer on a Journalism Project in South Africa you could find yourself working on a magazine, a web journalism project, or even a prime-time television show on SABC 1! Based in cosmopolitan Cape Town, our Journalism internships are perfect for anyone wanting some extra experience to get their career off the ground.

Living and working in this stunning city, you will work at a vibrant young media company, and will no doubt have plenty of inspiration for your work.

There are a variety of different media internships available to our volunteers in South Africa and whichever branch you decide to work in, you will be given responsibilities according to your abilities and interests. Let us know what kind of reporting you’d like to pursue and we’ll give you an experience to match.

For volunteers who are on a gap-year looking to get into a related university course, or those looking for employment following graduation, a Projects Abroad placement will make sure that your CV sets you out from the pack. In addition to this, you’ll come back with a large portfolio of varied work and the experience of living and working in a foreign country will act as proof of your adaptability, whilst giving you an interesting subject of discussion in future interviews.

These journalism placements are also suitable for working journalists and experienced professionals who wish to take a career-break or broaden their horizons.

Journalism Placements in South Africa with Projects Abroad

The South African media is one of the most progressive and best developed of any African country, despite the difficulties it faces by having such a broad demographic – 11 national languages! English is the most popular form of media, with many black Africans preferring not to watch or read news in Afrikaans.

Student media is one area that you may work in; here you’ll be heavily involved in reporting the issues and opinions of one of the most rapidly advancing, politically active and internationally aware sections of South African society.

You’ll be placed within a fast-paced media company that uses a multi-media platform aimed at this student market, encompassing television, print and web media that was designed to educate, inspire, entertain and empower the youth of South Africa. Depending on your interests, you could find yourself interviewing students about their opinions on human rights for an article, attending concept meetings with a new client, or travelling up to Durban with a film crew to cover a sports event!

You should always be prepared to work independently but never be afraid to ask questions; your colleagues will be busy people but experience has told us that they are always willing to help a budding new journalist! We recommend that you write as much as possible during your placement as you never know how many of your articles will be published. Taking the initiative will pay off; and the stronger your desire to get involved, the more you’ll be allowed to do.

On a Projects Abroad Journalism placement in South Africa you will gain an insight into the workings of the media in a new cultural and political setting whilst also building up an impressive portfolio of work. Our voluntary journalism internships in South Africa will give you some fantastic work experience which will greatly enhance your job prospects in this competitive industry.

Volunteers have constant support whilst on their placement from an English-speaking supervisor. Of course, the Projects Abroad staff are always on-hand to provide you with necessary support too.

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