The Citizen Internship Opportunity 2024

The Citizen Internship Opportunity 2024

The Citizen is a Gauteng-based daily, national newspaper, distributed Monday to Friday, with its core circulation in Gauteng (82%). Saturday Citizen appears on Saturdays.

The Citizen represents the best of what a modern media house can produce. Today’s journalists are storytellers and do so in a variety of ways on numerous platforms. We offer our readers a smooth journey and fully integrated experience across mobile, tablet, print and online.
Our value propositions are tailored to fit the various interests of our readers.
The Citizen is edited by Steven Motale, published daily, and carries quality content across its various editorial pillars including: news, business, sport, lifestyle and entertainment, motoring, horseracing, gaming and auctions.
The Citizen newspaper has a vacancy for a marketing Intern in its Johannesburg office. This position is the perfect opportunity for a young and vibrant person looking to kick-start a career in Marketing. The ideal candidate will report directly to Marketing Manager.
Key responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to:

• Assist in implementing marketing plans for new and existing products with a focus on Connect (The Citizen’s youth website) and Phakaaathi (print and online soccer publication) respectively.
• Source prizes and manage competitions for giveaways based on marketing plans (including subscriber competitions).
• Ensure that The Citizen Rewards is current and up to date, respond to reader queries and liaise with partners.
• Create PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets and Word documents for internal and external use.
• Manage marketing database, develop reports and identify insights based on the database.
• Assist in the organisation and execution of internal and external promotions and events.
• Assist with conducting competitive marketing analysis.
• Perform office administration duties.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers.
• Work beyond the standard office working hours when required.

Requirements

• Matric / grade 12 qualification.
• B Com degree in marketing.
• A self-starter with good organisational skills and time management.
• Must be computer literate: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook Express.
• A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of social media platforms.
• Basic knowledge of WordPress will be an advantage (not essential).
• Promotions and events experience will be an advantage (not essential).
• Administrative skills.
• Excellent communication skills (proficient in English).
• Presentable and reliable.
• Able to function in an office environment, contribute ideas and work in a team.
• Able to work accurately and have a keen eye for detail.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle is a must.
• Previous marketing experience will be an advantage (not essential).

To apply, please e-mail your CV to hr@citizen.co.za.
Closing date for applications is 21 April 2024.

NB Ref: Marketing Intern.
Should you not receive a response two weeks after your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
Preference will be given to individuals who will add to the diversity of the organisation.
The Citizen reserves the right to not fill this position.