Babylonstoren: Internships (Marketing, Communications &  Journalism Graduates)

Position Title: Media & Communication Intern

Duration: 6 - 12 months contract

Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for storytelling, writing and an eye for aesthetics? Do you thrive in building strong relationships within the media industry? If so, we want to hear from you. This media internship opportunity is a 6- to 12-month position, offering valuable experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the media lead in developing and implementing the media strategy.
• Create engaging content for various media channels, including press releases and multimedia materials.
• Coordinate media visits, photoshoots and filming.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets and handle media enquiries.
• Enhance our social media presence by assisting with content creation and audience engagement.
• Develop and maintain a media contact database, capturing accurate and up-to-date information about media outlets and influencers.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of written materials through proofreading and editing.
• Identify and negotiate opportunities for advertising in various media outlets, ensuring that it aligns with our campaigns.
• Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all communication materials and channels, both internal and external.
• Capture press clippings and track media and communications metrics to measure the effectiveness of media efforts and campaigns.
• Plan and coordinate media events and product launches.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field.
• Proven working experience in public relations or media.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with crisis management would be advantageous.
• Organisational, administrative and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking abilities.
• Proactive, reliable, responsible and detail orientated.
• Proficient in digital media and social media platforms.
• Experience in the hospitality, winemaking, food and/or tourism industry would be advantageous.