Joburg City Theatres Marketing Internships 2026

Joburg City Theatres invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Marketing Internship Programme 2026.

Internship Application Closing Date: 12 May 2026
Internship Location: Joburg Theatre, Johannesburg, South Africa

If you’re a graduate in Digital Marketing, Communications, or Social Media Marketing, this internship offers a powerful opportunity to gain real-world experience inside one of South Africa’s leading performing arts institutions.

This is not just another office-based internship — you’ll be working within a live theatre environment where marketing campaigns, storytelling, and audience engagement come to life daily.

Overview of the Internship Programme

The Joburg City Theatres Marketing Internship Programme is designed to equip young creatives with practical, hands-on experience in marketing within the arts and entertainment industry.

Programme Details:

• Programme: Marketing Internship Programme 2026
• Reference Number: APR/04/2026
• Department: Client Services
• Duration: 12 Months
• Monthly Stipend: R6 094.25
• Age Requirement: 18 – 35 years
• Eligibility: South African citizens

This programme is ideal for graduates looking to build a career in digital marketing, content creation, or creative industries.

What You Will Learn During the Internship

Interns will work closely with the Creative and Client Services teams, gaining exposure to real theatre marketing campaigns and production environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing marketing campaigns for theatre productions
• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions
• Attend rehearsals to understand production workflows
• Support social media content planning and scheduling
• Create digital marketing content
• Research audience behaviour and trends
• Monitor and report on social media engagement
• Engage with audiences through online platforms
• Capture behind-the-scenes content during rehearsals and shows
• Assist with promotional campaigns

This hands-on experience helps you build a strong professional portfolio, which is critical when entering the job market.

Skills You Will Develop

This internship focuses on both creative and technical skills that are highly valued across industries.

Creative & Technical Skills:

• Graphic design using tools like Canva and Adobe Express
• Social media content creation and management
• Photography and videography
• Digital storytelling and campaign development
• Audience engagement strategies

These skills are transferable to careers in:

• Marketing agencies
• Media and broadcasting
• Corporate communications
• Creative industries

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the Joburg City Theatres Marketing Internship Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be between 18 and 35 years old
• Must have Grade 12 (Matric)
• Must hold a qualification in:
  • Digital Marketing
  • Communications
  • Social Media Marketing
• Must have studied at a recognised institution
• Must be unemployed
• Must be seeking workplace experience or experiential training

Who Should Apply?

This internship is perfect for candidates who:

• Studied media, marketing, or communications
• Want to work in the entertainment or creative industry
• Enjoy content creation and storytelling
• Want experience running social media campaigns
• Are building a creative portfolio
• Have an interest in theatre and performing arts

Internship Benefits

Successful candidates will receive:

• A 12-month structured internship contract
• A monthly stipend of R6 094.25
• Hands-on experience in a real production environment
• Exposure to professional marketing campaigns
• Opportunity to build a career-ready portfolio

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Updated CV
• Certified copy of ID (not older than 3 months)
• Certified copies of qualifications (not older than 3 months)

Make sure all documents are clear and complete to avoid disqualification.

How to Apply

Email your application to: jobapplications2@joburgtheatre.com
Reference Number: APR/04/2026