Join Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with a Journalism & Public Relations Internship in South Africa.

If you’re passionate about writing and want to motivate, empower, educate, and connect people, then this internship is for you. An internship in Journalism & Public Relations offers diverse placements that are customized to suit your interest and abilities, and includes writing articles, conducting investigations and contributing to social media campaigns.

Internship placements are spread throughout Cape Town’s main city center and surrounding suburbs. Accommodation is based in the Observatory district (known affectionately as “Obs”). The area is best known as a student neighborhood (most of the students in the area attend the University of Cape Town) and there is great access to cafes, restaurants, and supermarkets that are within walking distance of the accommodation. Interns are accommodated in guest houses or at a hostel, all of which are close together, making it easy to connect with others and share social time.

Eligibility requirement

Undergraduate Degree (or currently enrolled) in a relevant field, such as Communication, Business, Management Studies, etc. Suitable for recent graduates (within 24 months of course completion). Working knowledge of relevant software, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe, video creation and editing software, web page creation and editing software.

Language requirements

This internship is conducted in English.

What's Included

This program ranges from 2-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. For a full list of our transparent fees, check out our website.
 
This Journalism and Public Relations internship program in Cape Town immerses interns in a world of professional writing, advanced social media research, and current events. You’ll develop, refine, and grow your skill set while enjoying all the beauty, fun, and diversity that Cape Town has to offer.

This internship offers highly diverse and engaging placement opportunities, including roles with magazines and newspapers spanning news, sport, fashion, music and science. This is an internship that is designed to suit you. With a wide range of placements available, your specific internship will be crafted to take into consideration your own skills and interests so that you’ll gain experience most suited to your career ambitions.

Journalism interns in Cape Town can expect to:

• Research background information for articles and stories
• Write articles for print and/or digital publications on topics relevant to your placement organization
• Assist with editing
• Assist with social media campaigns and content creation
• Assist with ongoing content updates for websites and social media accounts

Intern Abroad HQ's South Africa programs are available year-round, with the Monday start date of your choice.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Gain valuable international career experience that will boost your employability in a volatile job market.

Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.

Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

• Select your start date & duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 2 to 24 weeks.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.
• Pay your Balance: This is only due 60 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.