Marketing Intern

Role Overview
We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Marketing Intern to support our integrated marketing and conferencing teams. This role offers hands-on experience across digital marketing, event coordination, media outreach, and content production. You’ll work closely with the Marketing Team and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of campaigns and events. This internship is ideal for someone eager to learn the inner workings of a fast-paced media and events environment while contributing meaningfully to real-world projects.

Who we are 

As South Africa’s leader in business research, recognition and networking, Topco Media has helped over 2 500 organisations during its 27 years – including multinationals like Microsoft, McDonalds, Mercedes-Benz and Coca Cola.

We have worked with government departments including the GCIS, DTI, DIRCO and DEA; with agencies such as Brand SA, BBC and BUSA and with all of the major Public Entities including, in recent times, the Richards Bay and Coega IDZs.

Among the many JSE-listed companies with ties to Topco are Standard Bank, PPC and Anglo American. The 10 000 organisations we research each year trust us to use quantitative and qualitative data to objectively grant external accreditation to the best-managed and best-performing companies in South Africa; to its BEE and gender parity leaders; to implementers of national development and to HR/tech innovators.

This external accreditation carries significant weight in the market. From my own 25 years at Topco, I can give you several examples of how it has helped these organisations.

Through the platform Microsoft, for example, entrenched its image as a multinational demonstrably committed to BEE in South Africa. Through listing in Topco’s Top 300 Companies of the Western Cape publication, many years ago, O\Mutual secured a host of new business clients. There are many more such case studies within the huge bank of data we have aggregated on South Africa’s private and
public sector.

We would like to show you what a partnership with Topco Media will do for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Social Media & Digital Content
• Draft, schedule, and publish engaging social media posts across LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, and
• Facebook.
• Monitor engagement metrics and assist in compiling weekly performance reports.
• Source and create visual assets (with guidance) using Canva or similar tools.
• Media Outreach
• Research and build targeted media lists for upcoming conferences and publications.
• Assist in drafting media alerts, press releases, and email outreach templates.
• Maintain and update CRM/contact databases with new journalist and influencer contacts.
• Event & Conference Support
• Help prepare physical and digital collateral for events (e.g., signage, speaker kits, email banners).
• Assist with on-site setup, registration support, and post-event breakdown when required.
• Coordinate logistics for speaker communications, including briefing packs and schedules.
• Publishing & Content Assistance
• Support the publishing team with proofreading, formatting, and fact-checking articles or reports.
• Compile case studies, speaker bios, and promotional copy as needed.
• Organise and archive digital assets (photos, videos, documents) in shared drives.
• General Marketing Tasks
• Attend team meetings and take notes/action items.
• Conduct competitor or market research for upcoming campaigns.
• Provide ad hoc support to the marketing and events teams as priorities shift.

What We’re Looking For
Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree and\or Diploma in Marketing, Communications, Media Studies,
Business, or a related field.
Strong written communication skills with an eye for grammar, tone, and brand consistency.
Familiarity with social media platforms and basic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite is a
plus).
Highly organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
Enthusiastic about media, events, and storytelling, with a curiosity for sustainability, business, or tech
sectors (a bonus!).
Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; experience with CRM or email platforms (e.g.,
Mailchimp) is advantageous.
What You’ll Gain
Real-world experience in integrated marketing within a respected media and events company.
Exposure to high-profile conferences, industry leaders, and strategic brand initiatives.
Mentorship from experienced marketing and events professionals.
A collaborative, fast-paced, and supportive team environment.

If you  are excited to join our team and is willing to learn. Please submit your CV to target="_blank  with the subject line Marketing Intern together with your full name

Looking forward to hearing from you

Posted on 06 Feb 09:53, Closing date 27 Feb