If you are looking for a solid start in TV advertising right now, the eMedia Planning Internship is open for applications.
What the internship offers
eMedia, together with MICT SETA, is offering a 12‑month Planning Internship for the 2026/2027 year at e.tv. You will work with the Commercial Time Sales team and learn how TV ad schedules are built, how campaigns are measured and how audience data is used.
The role is based in Johannesburg North and is paid at market‑related rates. The placement can last between 12 and 24 months.
Opportunity at a glance
- Company: eMedia / e.tv
- Programme: Intern – Planning
- Reference number: etv249
- Partner: MICT SETA
- Location: Johannesburg North
- Contract type: Internship
- Work level: Student / Graduate
- Salary: Market related
- Duration: 1 – 2 years
- Posted date: 05 June 2026
Who can apply
You must meet all of the following:
- South African citizen, aged under 35
- National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) or higher
- A National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Media Studies or a related field
- No current or previous participation in a SETA‑funded internship
Comfort with documents, schedules and basic research is also needed.
What you will gain
This placement gives you practical experience in:
- Preparing and updating spot plans
- Tracking cost‑per‑point (CPP) and rate‑of‑sale (ROS) deals
- Compiling planning and inventory reports
- Analysing audience ratings and programme performance
- Supporting marketing and client‑facing teams with presentations and research
You will also develop strong organisational habits, attention to detail and a commercial mindset that are valuable in any media career.
How to apply – step by step
- Gather the required documents:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Matric certificate
- Diploma certificate (NQF 6)
- Academic transcript
- Any media, marketing or research certificates
- Portfolio links (if relevant)
- Rename each file with a simple, professional name (e.g., “YourName_CV.pdf”).
- Visit the official eMedia Planning Internship application portal and create an account.
- Enter your personal details and upload the prepared files.
- Double‑check that your qualifications match the eligibility criteria.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
Tips to improve your chances
- Show more than a love for media. Highlight any work where you used Excel, created reports, did research or presented findings.
- Proof‑read your CV for spelling and formatting errors. A clean layout helps recruiters spot your media‑related experience.
- Use strong action verbs such as “compiled,” “analysed,” “supported,” and “presented.”
- If you have any volunteer or project work involving planning or data, list it clearly.
- Prepare a short cover note (2‑3 sentences) that explains why you want to work in TV ad planning and what you hope to learn.
Conclusion and next steps
The eMedia Planning Internship is a practical way for South African media graduates to step into the broadcast and commercial sales world. If you are organised, detail‑oriented and ready to learn, gather your documents, follow the steps above, and submit your application through the official portal. Good luck – the media industry is waiting for fresh talent like you.