Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Media & Communications Internship Programme 2025.
Internship Application Closing Date: 14 July 2025
Internship Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Internship Duration: 12 Months
Start Date: January 2026
About Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a global, independent medical humanitarian organization operating in over 73 countries. MSF provides life-saving medical care to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. At MSF Southern Africa (MSF SnA), based in Johannesburg, the team focuses on recruitment, communications, and regional operational support.
Internship Opportunity: Media & Communications Intern
This internship offers passionate individuals the opportunity to support MSF’s Media Liaison Specialists in amplifying humanitarian impact through storytelling, media engagement, and content creation.
Responsibilities
- Media Monitoring: Track media coverage (print, online, broadcast) using Newsclip and Google Alerts.
- Media Engagement: Maintain journalist databases, map media beats, and assist in event coordination.
- Content Creation: Write pitches, curate stories for media and medical journals, and create visuals.
- Outreach Coordination: Manage content calendars and support outreach to healthcare professionals.
- Administration: Archive documents, manage payments, and ensure GDPR compliance.
- Collaboration: Brainstorm with the Communications team and source internal content.
Minimum Requirements
- Recently completed degree or National Diploma in:
- Communications
- Media
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- or a related field
- Strong research, time-management, and analytical skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Awareness of South African and global media landscapes
- A passion for humanitarian and global affairs
No previous experience is required.
Personal Attributes
- Creative and proactive
- Detail-oriented
- Strong team collaborator
- Professional and ethical
- Aligned with MSF’s core values and behavioural commitments
What MSF Offers
- Monthly stipend: R5 000
- Benefits: Medical aid (100% contribution), transport allowance, and cellphone allowance
- Work Environment: Equipped workstation with computer, internet, and stationery
- Duration: 12-month full-time contract (January–December 2026)
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the MSF Media & Communications Internship 2025
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
