Social Media Intern

Job Title: Social Media Intern

Location: South Africa - Hybrid (3 days in in office)

Employment Equity Requirement: Yes

About Edelman:

Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote, and protect their brands and reputations. With a presence in South Africa, we are committed to driving impactful storytelling and digital engagement.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a creative and dynamic Social Media Intern to join our team at Edelman South Africa. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring social media professional to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and online community management. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing our online presence and engaging with audiences across various platforms.

• Assist in developing, scheduling, and publishing social media content across platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok.
• Monitor social media channels for trends, conversations, and engagement opportunities relevant to Edelman and our clients.
• Support in creating graphics, videos, and other multimedia content using design tools.
• Engage with online communities by responding to comments, messages, and mentions.
• Conduct social media research and competitive analysis to identify best practices.
• Assist in reporting on social media analytics and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with the content and creative teams to brainstorm innovative social campaigns.

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a qualification in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Passion for social media, digital marketing, and brand storytelling.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms and content trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creativity and the ability to think outside the box.
• Knowledge of design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• A supportive and inclusive work environment at a globally recognized PR agency.
• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced agency setting.
• Mentorship and career development opportunities with industry experts.
• Exposure to real-world social media campaigns and strategies for top-tier clients.

If you are passionate about social media and eager to kick-start your career in digital marketing, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now by submitting your CV and a short motivation letter outlining why you are the perfect fit for this role.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our Values  

Core to our culture are our values, which guide our behavior, support a client-centric approach, influence the way we work with each other, our clients, and the community, and inspire great work.  

The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence: Bringing the best of ourselves and partners to our clients.  

The Freedom to be Constantly Curious: Tenacious, flexible, and thorough approach that drives creativity and growth for clients and ourselves.  

The Courage to do the Right Thing: Trusted and resilient partner, committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, that prioritizes the wellbeing of ourselves and our colleagues.  

The Commitment to Positively Impact Society: Performing our work with an environmental conscience, and a sense of tolerance, fairness, and equality. 

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We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.