Media24 (Woolworths TASTE) Is Hiring for Two Internship positions in Cape Town

Woolworths TASTE — Media24’s Advertising and Content Marketing division — has two 12-month internships open in Cape Town. One for designers, one for writers and content creators. Both offer real hands-on experience with an award-winning team creating content for the Woolworths Food department across web, newsletters, video, print and social media.

Business Unit: Woolworths
Industry Media:  Production
Contract length: 12 months
Location: Cape Town, Foreshore (in-office, no remote option)
Experience required: None — internship level

Graphic Design Internship

Closing date: 14 August 2026

Mentored by a Senior Multimedia Designer, you’ll create visual assets across print and digital, and pick up real design agency workflows along the way.

• Design magazine pages, social media, emails, website content and digital campaigns
• Keep artwork consistent with Woolworths TASTE brand guidelines
• Organise and maintain design files, templates and image libraries
• Collaborate with the creative team from concept through to final artwork
• Apply feedback accurately and efficiently throughout the creative process

What you’ll learn: how to take a brief from concept to final production, file prep best practices for both digital and print, and how real design teams collaborate.

You’ll need: to be studying towards (or have recently completed) a qualification in Graphic Design or a related field, basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, and a portfolio showcasing your work.

Digital Editorial Internship

Working alongside the Content Lead, social media manager and editorial assistant, you’ll get a front-row seat on how content gets made — from brainstorm to shoot to publishing.

• Upload recipes and articles to the TASTE website; resize images for web and newsletters
• Assist with newsletters, homepage updates and comment moderation
• Write listicles, columns and other content for taste.co.za
• Participate in brainstorms for print and digital content with the wider team
• Handle SEO and AEO tasks — keyword research, meta titles/descriptions and alt tags
• Use AI tools to streamline editorial workflows
• Assist on video shoots, with the chance to appear on camera as part of the TASTE team

What you’ll learn:

• Tech skills: WordPress CMS, bulk mailing tools, basic Photoshop and video editing, social media scheduling tools, SEO/AEO tools, and AI tools for media
• Strategic know-how: content upload and newsletter best practices, balancing client needs with audience needs, food styling, magazine and video production, and content planning
• Soft skills: real-world collaboration, time management, brainstorming and pitching ideas, and working from a client brief

You’ll need: to be studying towards (or have recently completed) a qualification in media, marketing, advertising or a related field, and basic Microsoft Office skills.
Good to have: writing experience for a brand or blog, WordPress/CMS experience, Photoshop or Canva skills, familiarity with tools like Asana, Slack or Monday.com, and an interest in food and media.

What both interns get

• A 12-month contract at Media24’s Cape Town office (Foreshore)
• Mentorship from experienced content, design and video production professionals
• Real-world collaboration with a highly creative team
• Access to online learning platforms for ongoing skills development

What Media24 is looking for
Based in Cape Town, able to be in-office every day
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to juggle multiple projects
Clear communicator, curious, and eager to learn
Passionate about doing quality work

How to apply
Submit your CV via the Media24 careers portal listing for the role you’re interested in
Graphic Design applicants: include a portfolio link or attachment
Upload copies of your university results where available
Media24 gives preference to suitable candidates from designated groups, in line with its employment equity policy.

Applications for both roles close 14 August 2026.

Apply now:

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Application tips

Tailor your CV to the role — highlight relevant coursework, tools, or projects for Design vs. Editorial
Design applicants: curate your portfolio to 5–8 strong pieces rather than everything you’ve made; include process shots if you have them

Editorial applicants: attach 2–3 writing samples (blog posts, articles, or coursework) if you have them, even if unpublished
Show genuine interest in Woolworths TASTE — browse taste.co.za and their social channels before applying

Keep your CV to 1–2 pages and proofread carefully — attention to detail is called out explicitly in both roles

Apply before the closing date — Media24 doesn’t always accept late submissions

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