INTERNSHIP: Creative Digital Design & Content Production

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

• Creative Digital Design & Content Production
• Reference Number: DCP/2026
• Stipend: R 6 000.00 – R7 000.00
• Temporary Contract: 24-Months

The Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) seeks to appoint a dynamic Creative Digital Content Producer intern to assist in spearheading its online presence and digital audience engagement. The successful candidate will assist with conceptualising, designing, and executing integrated digital content strategies across multiple platforms, focusing on driving brand awareness, growing digital communities, and converting online engagement into measurable brand loyalty.

KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS

Amongst others, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

1. Digital Content Creation & Storytelling

• Research, conceptualise and develop compelling digital content that promotes Gauteng’s tourism, investment, events and destination brand narratives.
• Assist in brainstorming and developing original multimedia storytelling concepts aligned to GTA and Visit Gauteng strategic campaigns.
• Create engaging, audience-centric content for digital platforms using visual, written, audio and video storytelling techniques.
• Support the development of content calendars and content plans that align with campaign objectives and key tourism marketing periods.

2. Creative Design & Brand Communications Support

• Design high-quality visual assets for digital campaigns, corporate communications, stakeholder engagements and destination marketing initiatives.
• Create graphics, infographics, social media assets, posters, signage, presentation decks and promotional materials in line with GTA corporate identity guidelines.
• Support the development and maintenance of digital brand communication toolkits and campaign asset libraries.
• Ensure consistency of brand identity, messaging and visual standards across all communication platforms and materials.

3. Multimedia Production & Digital Video Content Supervision

• Produce, edit and optimise short-form and long-form video content for digital marketing campaigns, events and stakeholder communication initiatives.
• Capture and edit photography and video content for real-time and post-event digital storytelling.
• Develop motion graphics, video highlights, reels and promotional content tailored for various digital platforms.
• Assist in planning, scripting, shooting and post-production activities for multimedia projects.

4. Digital Broadcast Content

• Support the planning, coordination, recording, editing and publication of GTA and Visit Gauteng podcast content.
• Assist with research, scripting, content preparation and production logistics for podcast episodes and digital broadcasts.
• Develop supporting promotional content including episode graphics, video snippets, social media assets and audiograms.
• Support distribution and optimisation of podcast content across digital and streaming platforms to increase audience reach and engagement.

5. Website & Digital Platforms Content Management

• Assist with the creation, design, updating and optimisation of content across GTA and Visit Gauteng mobile application, websites and digital platforms.
• Create digital assets and content that enhance website user experience, audience engagement and destination promotion.
• Adapt and repurpose content for websites, social media platforms, email marketing and other digital channels.
• Support content publishing, scheduling and quality assurance processes across the digital ecosystem.

6. Digital Channel Growth & Audience Engagement

• Support implementation of digital engagement strategies to increase audience growth, interaction and community participation.
• Monitor content performance and identify opportunities to improve reach, engagement and audience experience.
• Contribute innovative ideas and emerging digital trends to strengthen GTA’s digital presence and destination marketing efforts.
• Support real-time digital coverage of campaigns, activations, tourism events and stakeholder engagements.

7. Digital Analytics, Reporting & Innovation

• Assist with the collection, analysis and reporting of digital performance metrics across websites, social media, podcasts and other digital channels.
• Prepare regular performance reports, dashboards and content insights to support decision-making.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in digital content production, design and storytelling.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as delegated by the line manager.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• National Diploma or Degree in Digital Media, Multimedia Design, Graphic Design, Digital Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Film and Television Production, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital content creation, multimedia storytelling and visual communication.
• Proficiency in graphic design, video editing and digital content production tools.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects and/or Adobe Audition) and Canva.
• Understanding of social media platforms, website content management systems and digital publishing tools.
• Knowledge of podcast production, audio editing and multimedia content distribution.
• Strong written, visual and digital storytelling skills.
• Basic understanding of digital analytics and performance reporting.
• Strong creative, organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced communications and marketing environment.
• A strong team player with great interpersonal skills.

APPLICATIONS

Please forward a detailed, updated CV accompanied by a cover letter. Certified copies of all qualifications, dated not older than three months, must accompany the detailed CV. The GTA advocates for equal opportunities. Previously disadvantaged individuals and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Suitable applicants must email their applications to Nosipho Masango via email: [email protected] no later than 18 September 2026 at 16h00.

NOTE: Candidates not contacted within 30 days after the closing date must consider their applications unsuccessful.