Internship - Executive Assistant to the Chief Content Officer (CCO)

The Rooms Network is more than just a collection of TV channels on DStv — it's a home for every story and every viewer. We're a proudly South African entertainment network, delivering diverse, family-friendly programming that inspires, educates, and entertains. we create, curate, and broadcast compelling entertainment across a dynamic portfolio of TV channels.

We are excited to offer a dynamic internship opportunity within the Office of the Chief Content Officer (CCO) to a motivated individual eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced media and content environment. This internship is ideal for someone who is passionate about storytelling, enthusiastic about learning the behind-the-scenes operations of a multi-platform content strategy, and looking to contribute meaningfully to a creative and strategic executive team

Key duties and responsibilities 

Executive support 

• Assist in managing the CCO’s daily schedule and calendar.
• Help coordinate meetings, workshops, and briefing sessions.
• Draft and prepare emails, memos, and meeting notes
• Ensure timely follow-ups and completion of action items.

Content coordination support 

• Assist in tracking the progress of content acquisition, commissioning, and production timelines.
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, and executive summaries for internal use.
• Support coordination of strategic content meetings, including agenda preparation, minutes, and progress tracking.
• Maintain organised records and folders for ongoing content projects.

Document and workflow management 

• Assist in drafting and editing professional communications, reports, and executive summaries for board presentations, industry forums, and internal use.
• Track key deliverables and content commissioning deadlines in collaboration with the Toxmedia subsidiaries and TRN’s scheduling teams.
• Maintain an organised and confidential digital filing system.

Event and travel logistics 

• Coordinate the CCO’s travel arrangements for industry events, international content negotiations, and investor meetings.
• Prepare comprehensive travel briefs and ensure logistical readiness.
• Support planning of internal offsites, content summits, and other strategic sessions.

Minimum qualifications, experience and skills required: 

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in administration, Communications, Media, or a related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  
• Written and verbal communication skills (English essential, other SA languages beneficial).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a high-energy team.
• Professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Passion for content, storytelling, and the entertainment industry.

Submit your CV and application letter to vt.krowtensmooreht@rh

Closing date: 22 July 2025

 In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto. Preference will be given to persons with disabilities. 

    Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of submitting their application should assume that they have not been successful.

Posted on 09 Jul 15:20, Closing date 22 Jul