Media24 – Media24 Woolworths TASTE Digital Editorial Internship 2026

Media24 is recruiting a Digital Editorial Intern to join the Woolworths TASTE content team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will support the production of food and lifestyle content across the TASTE website, newsletters, video, print and social-media platforms.

This 12-month internship is intended for someone currently studying towards or recently completing a qualification in media, marketing, advertising or a related field. Previous formal work experience is not required.

Important: This is an office-based internship at Media24’s Cape Town Foreshore office. The successful candidate will be required to attend the office every working day.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a 12-month digital-editorial internship with the Woolworths TASTE team, which produces food and lifestyle content for Woolworths Food.

The team creates content for several platforms, including the TASTE website, email newsletters, social media, video and print. The intern will support the editorial team throughout different stages of content planning, creation, optimisation and publication.

The successful candidate will work closely with the content lead, social-media manager and editorial assistant while learning how content moves from an initial idea or brainstorm through production and publication.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Upload recipes to the Woolworths TASTE website.
• Upload editorial articles to the website.
• Resize images for website use.
• Resize images for email newsletters.
• Assist with creating newsletters.
• Help update the TASTE website homepage.
• Assist with moderating comments submitted through the website.
• Participate in print and digital content brainstorms.
• Contribute ideas during wider team discussions.
• Write content for the TASTE website.
• Prepare list-style articles and columns.
• Optimise editorial content for search engines.
• Support Answer Engine Optimisation activities.
• Conduct keyword research for editorial support and content ideas.
• Write meta titles and meta descriptions.
• Prepare appropriate alternative text for images.
• Support editorial and sales-related digital content.
• Use AI tools to help streamline approved processes.
• Assist the team during video shoots.
• Appear on camera as part of the TASTE team when required.

Important: Media24 may allocate additional reasonable editorial, content-production, administrative, social-media or shoot-related duties according to the needs of the internship and TASTE team.

Minimum education requirements

• Currently studying towards a relevant qualification; or
• Recently completed a relevant qualification.

Relevant study fields identified by Media24 include:

• Media.
• Marketing.
• Advertising.
• Another related field.

The vacancy does not prescribe a specific qualification level, institution, graduation year or minimum academic average.

Current students and recent graduates

The internship is open to applicants who are still studying towards a relevant qualification and those who completed one recently.

Current students should consider whether their class schedule allows them to attend the Cape Town office every working day. The vacancy does not confirm part-time hours, study leave or remote-working arrangements.

Applicants who have not yet completed their studies should record the expected completion date accurately and should not describe an incomplete qualification as completed.

Experience requirement explained

Media24 states that it does not expect applicants to have several years of work experience and specifically indicates that no previous formal work experience is expected.

Applicants may therefore use relevant academic projects, student publications, personal blogs, volunteer work and portfolio pieces to demonstrate their interest and ability where appropriate.

Previous writing, content, WordPress, image-editing or project-management experience is advantageous but is not listed as compulsory.

Essential skills and qualities

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Creativity.
• A positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to ask questions and apply feedback.
• Ability to manage several projects.
• Ability to prioritise tasks.
• Curiosity about media and content marketing.
• Clear communication.
• Commitment to producing high-quality work.
• An interest in food and media.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a creative team.

Advantageous experience

The following experience is described as good to have but is not listed as compulsory:

• Previous writing experience for a brand.
• Previous writing experience for a blog.
• Experience using WordPress.
• Experience using another content-management system.
• Experience with Photoshop.
• Experience with Canva.
• Experience with another photo-editing platform.
• Knowledge of Asana.
• Knowledge of Slack.
• Knowledge of Monday.com.
• Experience with similar project-management or communication tools.

Applicants should not be discouraged if they do not have every advantageous skill. Their CVs should distinguish clearly between tools they have used and tools they are still learning.

Digital writing and editorial work

The intern will help write and publish digital content for the TASTE website. This may include list-style content, columns, recipe-related material and other approved editorial work.

Applicants should demonstrate clear writing, careful proofreading and an understanding that digital content must serve both the publication’s audience and the client brief.

The application form asks candidates to identify the digital editing and writing tools they can use. Applicants should provide an accurate list and may briefly explain how they have used each tool.

WordPress and website publishing

The internship includes practical experience using a WordPress content-management system.

The intern will learn or develop skills in uploading content, updating the homepage, preparing images, applying metadata and following digital-publishing procedures.

Previous WordPress or CMS experience is advantageous but not essential. Applicants with relevant experience should explain whether they have created pages, uploaded posts, added images, formatted content or worked with metadata.

SEO and AEO responsibilities

The role includes supporting Search Engine Optimisation and Answer Engine Optimisation for digital editorial content.

• Conducting keyword research.
• Using research to support article ideas.
• Optimising editorial content.
• Writing clear meta titles.
• Writing useful meta descriptions.
• Preparing image alternative text.
• Supporting the discoverability of editorial and sales content.

The application form asks whether candidates are familiar with SEO best practices. Applicants should answer honestly and explain any relevant academic, personal or practical experience.

Newsletter and social-media exposure

The intern will assist with creating newsletters and will learn how bulk-mailing technology is used in a content-marketing environment.

The programme also provides exposure to social-media scheduling tools and the planning of content for different digital platforms.

Applicants should understand that content may need to be adapted for different channels rather than copied into every platform without changes.

Image, video and production exposure

The internship provides practical exposure to image preparation, basic photo editing, basic video editing and the production of print and video shoots.

The intern will assist on video shoots and may appear on camera as part of the TASTE team. Applicants should consider whether they are willing to participate in this part of the role.

Participants may also learn about food styling, magazine production and the planning involved in print and video content.

Use of AI tools

The role includes using AI tools to streamline approved media and content-production processes.

Applicants should understand that using AI does not remove the need for editorial judgement, fact-checking, proofreading, originality and compliance with the organisation’s content standards.

The vacancy does not identify the specific AI platforms that will be used.

What the intern will learn

Technical learning

• Working with a WordPress CMS.
• Using bulk-mailing technology.
• Basic Photoshop skills.
• Basic video-editing skills.
• Using social-media scheduling tools.
• Using SEO and AEO tools.
• Using AI tools in a media environment.

Content and strategic learning

• Best practices for uploading digital content.
• Preparing and resizing images.
• Newsletter design.
• Social-media scheduling.
• Basic SEO and AEO for editorial content.
• How content marketing works in practice.
• Balancing client requirements with audience needs.
• Food-styling processes.
• Magazine-production processes.
• Print and video production.
• Content planning.

Workplace learning

• Real-world collaboration.
• Time management.
• Organising multiple assignments.
• Participating in brainstorms.
• Presenting and developing content ideas.
• Working from client briefs.
• Receiving mentorship from content, social-media and video-production professionals.

Location and daily attendance

The internship is based at the Media24 office in the Foreshore area of Cape Town.

Media24 states that the intern will be required to come into the office every working day. Candidates should therefore treat this as an office-based rather than remote or hybrid opportunity.

The vacancy does not confirm transport assistance, accommodation or relocation support. Applicants should consider whether they can travel reliably to the Foreshore before applying.

Working hours and remuneration

The official vacancy does not state the daily working hours, stipend, salary, payment schedule or employment benefits.

Applicants should confirm the work schedule, remuneration and complete contract terms directly with Media24 if shortlisted or offered the internship.

Application questionnaire

The official application form asks candidates about the following:

• The digital editing and writing tools they can use.
• Whether they have content-creation or digital-editorial experience.
• Whether they have worked in food or lifestyle content before.
• Whether they understand SEO best practices for digital content.
• Relevant academic qualifications or certifications connected with editorial roles.

The application form also includes sections for a CV and cover letter. Applicants should ensure that the information in these documents is consistent with their questionnaire answers.

University results

Media24 asks applicants to upload copies of their university results where these are available.

Applicants should upload clear and complete academic records and should not alter results, remove unsuccessful modules or misrepresent incomplete studies.

Candidates who do not yet have university results should follow the application platform’s instructions and provide only the documents available to them.

Application checklist

• An updated CV.
• A tailored cover letter.
• Current qualification details.
• Correct institution and study dates.
• University results where available.
• Details of relevant academic projects.
• Examples of writing, blogging or content work where applicable.
• An accurate list of digital writing and editing tools.
• Details of WordPress or CMS experience where applicable.
• Details of image-editing experience where applicable.
• Details of SEO or keyword-research experience.
• Accurate Cape Town location and travel information.
• A reliable cellphone number.
• A professional email address.

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What applicants should understand

This is a practical digital-content internship rather than a general administrative placement.

The successful candidate will be expected to write, upload content, work with images, support newsletters, participate in video production and learn how editorial content is optimised and distributed.

The vacancy refers once to the successful candidate for the “graduate programme”, but the official title, employment type and main description identify the opportunity as a 12-month internship.

The internship does not guarantee permanent employment with Media24, Woolworths or the TASTE team after the contract ends.

About Media24 and Woolworths TASTE

Media24 is a South African media company with interests in digital media, publishing, television, newspapers, magazines and related services. Its Advertising and Content Marketing division produces multichannel content solutions, including Woolworths TASTE, for clients and audiences.

Learn more through the official Media24 website and the official Woolworths TASTE website.

Employment equity

Media24 states that, in line with its employment-equity policy, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

All applicants should still provide accurate information and meet the advertised education, location and competency requirements.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply before 14 August 2026.
• Submit by 13 August 2026 where possible.
• Tailor your CV towards digital content and editorial work.
• Explain relevant academic projects.
• Mention WordPress, writing or SEO experience accurately.
• List the digital tools you genuinely know.
• Include university results where available.
• Prepare a focused cover letter.
• Confirm that you can attend the Cape Town office daily.
• Check all links and contact details before submitting.

Common application mistakes to avoid

• Submitting a general CV that does not mention editorial interests.
• Leaving academic projects or relevant student work off the CV.
• Claiming advanced WordPress, SEO or Photoshop skills without experience.
• Listing an incomplete qualification as completed.
• Failing to upload university results where available.
• Providing inconsistent information across the CV and questionnaire.
• Ignoring the daily Cape Town office-attendance requirement.
• Submitting a cover letter intended for a different employer.
• Using broken links for writing samples or portfolios.
• Waiting until the closing date to apply.

Scam warning (important)

Apply only through the official Media24 Simplify recruitment platform.

• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview or internship placement.
• Do not pay anyone who claims to guarantee selection.
• Do not share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs.
• Do not send identity documents to an unverified social-media account.
• Upload personal and academic documents only through an official recruitment channel.
• Verify unexpected interview or offer messages through an official Media24 source.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official Media24 Simplify vacancy for the Woolworths TASTE Digital Editorial Internship in Cape Town.

The official listing confirmed the employer, business unit, division, Cape Town location, 12-month duration, office-attendance requirement, duties, education requirements, learning opportunities, posted date and closing date.

The official application form also confirmed the CV and cover-letter fields and the questions relating to digital tools, content experience, food or lifestyle experience, SEO knowledge and relevant qualifications.

The vacancy does not state the remuneration, exact working hours, age requirement, citizenship requirement or guarantee of permanent employment.

Read more about our process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official Media24 application page below.
2. Confirm that the vacancy is for Woolworths TASTE: Digital Editorial Intern.
3. Read the complete internship requirements and duties.
4. Prepare an updated CV and tailored cover letter.
5. Prepare your university results where available.
6. Complete your personal and contact details.
7. Provide your work-eligibility information accurately.
8. Upload your CV and cover letter.
9. Answer the digital-tools, content, SEO and qualification questions honestly.
10. Check your qualification dates and contact information.
11. Review the complete application.
12. Submit before the closing date.

Application Closing Date

The official closing date is 14 August 2026.

The exact closing time is not stated. Applicants should submit by 13 August 2026 where possible to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of internet, document or application-platform problems.

Application notes

• This is a 12-month internship based at Media24’s Cape Town Foreshore office.
• Daily office attendance is required.
• No previous formal work experience is expected.
• Relevant writing, WordPress, image-editing and SEO experience is advantageous.
• University results should be uploaded where available.
• Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview or permanent appointment.