Journalism Internships Abroad in South Africa

Craig Ferriman 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 one of the main languages used in the media and many black South Africans prefer not to watch or read news in Afrikaans.

As an intern on a Journalism Internship in South Africa, you could find yourself working for a major daily newspaper or a lifestyle magazine. Based in cosmopolitan Cape Town, our Journalism internships are perfect for anyone wanting some extra experience to get their career off the ground.

For interns who are on a gap year looking to get into a related university course or those seeking employment following graduation, a Projects Abroad international journalism internship will make sure that your resume sets you apart from the crowd. In addition to this, you’ll come back with a large portfolio to show all you’ve done while in South Africa. Having the experience of living and working in a foreign country will act as proof of your adaptability while giving you an interesting subject of discussion in future interviews.

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

International Journalism Internships in South Africa with Projects Abroad

Children Living and working in the culturally diverse city of Cape Town, Projects Abroad journalism interns get a unique chance to gain insight into the politics and culture of the “Rainbow Nation.”

We have a range of print journalism internships that you can join. You could work with an international women’s magazine, focusing on health, fashion, lifestyle and cultural pieces. Alternatively, if you’d prefer a fast paced news setting, you could intern at a daily tabloid newspaper with the widest coverage in Cape Town on topics that range from sporting events and local news. If you were drawn to Cape Town by the strong surf culture, you could intern for the largest water sports magazine.

All our print journalism internships not only provide an insider's view about how publications are run, but also give you the opportunity to learn writing, editing and interviewing skills from your English speaking colleagues. All interns have plenty of opportunities to get published while gaining invaluable work experience for your resume that will improve your prospects in a highly competitive job sector.

Most of our journalism internships are available to anyone, regardless of their experience or background – all you need is good English and a desire to work hard!

Your role on a Journalism Internship Abroad in South Africa

Whichever internship you work at, 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 internship 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.

Journalism interns have constant support while on their internship from an English-speaking supervisor. Of course, the Projects Abroad staff are always on-hand to provide you with necessary support.

Interns on a Journalism Internship should expect to work from 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday, with the option of working longer hours if you choose. All interns need to show a good level of initiative; our Journalism internships are fast-paced, and interns who seek their own work, ask questions and make an impact on their supervisors will have a fantastic learning experience.

All Journalism interns live with host families around Cape Town. You will normally be living in a host with one other volunteer or intern, traveling to work on public transportation.