Media24: Artificial Intelligence Graduate Programme 2024 / 2025 

This is a 12-month internship where you’ll do cool things like:   

• Learn new technology. Over here we use the Google Cloud Platform and services like Vertex AI – and we’ll show you how to get into it too.
• Work in collaborative teams. We have a bunch of smart people, who’ll teach you a thing or two. You’ll work in cross-functional teams to design, develop and implement AI solutions that address key business challenges.
• Develop an AI project. You’ll take part in the full lifecycle of AI project development, from initial concept and data collection to model training, evaluation and deployment. You’ll also develop and maintain scalable and efficient AI systems using a variety of programming languages and tools.
• Do research. You’ll stay abreast of trends by exploring new AI technologies and methodologies.

Requirements:

• A BSc or BSC Hons degree or equivalent with Maths, Stats and Computer Science subjects (or experience in programming)
• Minimum pass rate of 65%
• Second- or third-year maths and stats is preferred
• You must be a South African citizen
• The ability to implement and apply key AI algorithms and techniques
• Cursory knowledge of linear regression, logistic regression, random forests, boosted trees, multilayer perceptron ideal
• Basic knowledge and minimum experience in Python, Jupyter, SQL, AWS, Google Cloud advantageous
• Stable and strong internet connection for when we work remotely

We’d love it if you’re…

• Based in Cape Town (you will be required to come in to the office at least 3 times a week)
• Willing to learn, ask questions and apply what you’ve learnt
• Able to manage multiple projects and prioritise your tasks well
• Curious and interested in the work you do and the media industry in general
• Able to communicate clearly and ask questions when you need to
• Passionate about the work you do and do it to the highest quality standards
• Interested in using analytical thinking to solve problems – and that you do it in an organised and meticulous way
• Comfortable with ambiguity

Successful candidates will get:

• The opportunity to learn and earn workplace experience in the exciting world of artificial intelligence
• A 12-month contract working in our Cape Town office
• Rotation through different AI projects in areas such as natural language processing, and predictive analytics
• Mentorship from experienced AI professionals
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in AI and machine learning
• Opportunities for further study and skills development through our online learning platforms (Udemy)