OFM Journalist Intern- Central Media Group (Pty) Ltd (12 months)
Job Details
- Company: Central Media Group (Pty) Ltd / OFM Radio
- Position: OFM Journalist Intern
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Industry: Media & Broadcasting
- Employment Type: Internship
- Duration: 12 months
- Closing Date: 13 October 2026
Job Overview
OFM Radio is offering a 12-month Journalist Internship in its Bloemfontein newsroom. The opportunity is aimed at recent Journalism or Media Studies graduates who want to gain practical experience in radio journalism, news reporting, multimedia content and digital media.
What You’ll Gain
- Develop storytelling skills for digital and broadcast platforms.
- Conduct interviews and capture relevant voices and perspectives.
- Create multimedia-enhanced news content using soundbites, photographs and videos.
- Handle press releases and follow up on news leads.
- Build valuable media and industry contacts.
- Develop social media and digital content skills.
- Gain practical newsroom and radio journalism experience.
Requirements
- Recent graduate in Journalism or Media Studies.
- Strong interest in news and current affairs.
- Strong communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and diverse team.
- Eagerness to learn, adapt and contribute.
- Computer literacy.
- Multimedia editing experience.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Ideal Candidate
The successful intern should be:
- Passionate about journalism and news.
- Curious and eager to learn.
- A strong communicator.
- Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-moving newsroom.
- Interested in both traditional broadcasting and digital media.
- Able to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team.
About Central Media Group
Central Media Group is a leading media and entertainment company in Central South Africa, specialising in broadcasting, digital media and publishing.