Company: Media24
Division: B2B Media Division
Industry: Media, Publishing, Digital & B2B Business Journalism
Department: Editorial & Content Production
Location: Woodmead, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (On-Site)
Position Type: 12-Month Graduate Internship Programme
Start Date: 1 October 2026
Posted Date: 19 August 2026
Closing Date: Thursday, 03 September 2026
About Media24 B2B & The Editorial Internship
Media24 is Africa’s leading media group, publishing iconic newspapers, magazines, digital news, and specialized enterprise platforms.
The Editorial Internship is hosted within Media24’s B2B Division at the Woodmead office in Johannesburg. Running for 12 months starting 1 October 2026, this internship exposes candidates to the full print and digital publishing cycle across specialized trade industries—including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, retail, and the built environment. Interns will work directly alongside experienced trade editors, writing original features, conducting executive interviews, sub-editing copy, managing WordPress CMS platforms, and optimizing web content for search engines (SEO).
Key Responsibilities & Core Workstreams
In this B2B journalism role, your daily operational deliverables will cover five primary editorial pillars:
1. Feature Writing, Research & Executive Interviewing
- Content Generation: Research and write original B2B news stories, industry features, and sector analyses across healthcare, manufacturing, finance, retail, and construction.
- Interviews: Conduct structured interviews with senior corporate executives, industry experts, and trade leaders.
2. Sub-Editing, Proofreading & Fact-Checking
- Editorial Quality: Sub-edit and proofread drafts to ensure grammatical accuracy, house style compliance, and clear writing.
- Verification: Fact-check technical claims, data, statistics, and industry sources prior to publication.
3. Digital Content Management & WordPress Publishing
- CMS Management: Format, upload, and publish articles on WordPress content management systems across various Media24 B2B brand websites.
- Visual Assets: Source, resize, and prepare professional imagery, infographics, and visual elements to complement online articles.
4. SEO, Digital Media & Newsletters
- SEO Optimization: Apply basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) practices to article headlines, meta descriptions, and online body copy.
- Digital Channels: Assist in drafting social media copy and compiling digital newsletters for corporate subscribers.
5. Editorial Planning & Production
- Schedules: Support editors in planning content calendars, maintaining editorial schedules, and meeting print and digital deadlines.
Candidate Profile & Qualifications
To qualify for entry into this 12-month Editorial Internship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Academic Qualification: Completed degree or diploma in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, English, or a related language discipline.
- Essential Skills:
- Exceptional writing, proofreading, and sub-editing abilities with a strong command of English grammar and punctuation.
- Interest in business journalism and specialized B2B industrial sectors.
- Advantageous Criteria (Not Mandatory):
- Familiarity with WordPress or similar CMS platforms.
- Basic understanding of SEO principles for online articles.
- Coursework or practical experience in interviewing and feature writing.
- Proficiency in Afrikaans (given Media24’s broader group context).
- Location: Based in Johannesburg and able to commute daily to the Woodmead, Sandton office.
What Media24 Offers
- 12-Month Paid Professional Experience: Practical newsroom training under respected business editors and journalists.
- Published Portfolio: Build a published portfolio of clips across print magazines and high-traffic digital B2B portals.
- Professional Development: Access to Media24’s internal online learning and development academies.
Career Advice for Media & Journalism Applicants
- Include Published Writing Samples: Attach 2–3 links or PDFs of your best varsity articles, blog posts, or published work to page 1 of your CV.
- Highlight WordPress & SEO: Explicitly mention any experience using CMS tools (like WordPress) or SEO plugins (Yoast, RankMath) in your skills summary.
- Show B2B Curiosity: Tailor your cover letter to demonstrate why you are excited to write for trade sectors like healthcare, finance, or built environment.
Sample Editorial & Journalism Interview Questions
Sub-Editing & B2B Reporting
- Question (Sub-Editing): “How do you verify complex technical claims or data statistics when editing an article written for a specialized trade audience?”
- Question (Digital Media): “What adjustments would you make to convert a long-form print magazine feature into an engaging, SEO-optimized web article for WordPress?”
How to Apply
Submit your application directly through the official Media24 career portal:
- Company: Media24 (B2B Division)
- Position: Editorial Intern
- Location: Woodmead, Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Closing Date: 03 September 2026