Journalism & Media Internship at Daily Maverick

Daily Maverick, one of South Africa's premier independent news publications, is inviting ambitious and passionate graduates to apply for exciting internship opportunities in Digital Newsletters and Live Journalism & Events. Based either remotely across South Africa or in Cape Town, these internship roles offer emerging media practitioners an unparalleled platform to gain hands-on experience at the cutting edge of digital news, community engagement, and multimedia storytelling in an energetic newsroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Editorial Curation & Newsletter Writing: Apply strong news judgment to curate, summarize, and frame daily South African current affairs for engaged newsletter subscribers.

• Email Publishing & CMS Management: Build and format responsive daily newsletters using professional Email Service Providers (ESPs) and content management tools.

• Live Event & Webinar Production: Assist in planning, setting up, and coordinating live journalism webinars, speaker panels, technical dry runs, and public events.

• Speaker & Logistics Coordination: Liaise professionally with high-profile guest speakers, panelists, suppliers, and venue partners to manage technical and operational requirements.

• Audience Engagement & Marketing: Deploy promotional assets across newsletters and social platforms, monitor attendance data, and interact with the reader community during live broadcasts.

• Quality Control & Copy Editing: Perform rigorous proofreading and fact-checking to ensure adherence to Daily Maverick’s high editorial standards and style guides.

Why Join the Company

• Direct Public Impact: Contribute to independent journalism that holds power to account and informs hundreds of thousands of active citizens every day.

• In-Demand Digital Skills: Gain cutting-edge expertise in newsletter technology, digital reader retention, and live event production.

• Mentorship & Growth: Work directly alongside seasoned investigative journalists, senior editors, and digital media strategists who are committed to your professional development.

Application Strategy (Exclusive)

• Demonstrate News Agility: Tailor your CV and cover letter to showcase your genuine understanding of South African politics, economics, and contemporary social discourse.

• Showcase Writing & Digital Samples: Include active links to published articles, student media projects, or email newsletters you have produced to provide immediate evidence of your editorial quality.

• Highlight Tech Aptitude: Explicitly mention your familiarity with webinar tools (Zoom, YouTube Live), email platforms (Mailchimp, Substack), or CMS platforms in your skills section.

Interview Preparation

To succeed during the selection process, prepare for role-specific questions such as:

• "How would you summarize a complex 2,000-word investigative report into an engaging 150-word newsletter lead with an enticing subject line?"

• "Describe a scenario where a live virtual event experienced technical issues or speaker delays. How would you maintain audience engagement and resolve the issue quickly?"

You can practice answering these and other media-specific questions with real-time feedback using the Xhosadev Interview Simulator.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted directly through the official Daily Maverick candidate portal. Please choose the relevant opportunity link below:

• Click here to apply for the Newsletter Internship (Ref: DMK261002-2)

• Click here to apply for the Live Journalism & Events Internship (Ref: DMK261002-1)

Ensure your application includes your latest CV and relevant portfolio links before the closing date of 01 November 2026.

Salary is estimated based on market research.

• A Degree, National Diploma, or final-year status in Journalism, Media Studies, English, Communications, Event Management, Marketing, or a related discipline.

• Flawless written and verbal English communication skills with exceptional attention to grammar, spelling, and tone.

• Keen interest in South African current affairs, governance, and digital newsroom innovations.

• Comfort with learning modern digital tools, webinar software, ESPs, and audience analytics.

• Ability to work effectively under strict newsroom deadlines and maintain calm problem-solving skills in live environments.

• Meticulous attention to detail to catch formatting, typographical, or technical errors before distribution.