Grapevine Media is on the hunt for a smart, ambitious, and culturally plugged-in intern to join our in-house marketing and brand team. You’ll support both Grapevine Media (in-store brand experiences) and Green Media (marketing through media barter).
This Junior-level role is perfect for someone who lives and breathes social media, cultural trends, brand activations, and events — and who thrives on coming up with bold, clever, and creative ideas that help brands cut through the noise.
You’ll work closely with our creative, social media and sales team to help conceptualise campaigns, support event experiences, generate pitch-worthy ideas and capture exciting content that excite both clients and consumers. If you’re a natural storyteller with sharp ideas and a love for what’s next, keep reading.
What You’ll Do
This is a high-energy, ideas-first role. You’ll get stuck into concept development, social storytelling, and real brand experiences:
- Concept Development & Brand Thinking
- Help shape ideas for brand activations, campaigns, and experiential marketing
- Support the creation of pitch decks for new business and client campaigns
- Assist with research, mood boards, and idea generation for brand positioning
- Collaborate across teams to help brands show up smarter, louder, and more relevant
On-the-Ground Content Creation
- Capture behind-the-scenes content at activations, events, and behind the scenes production
- Edit short-form content (Reels, TikToks, etc.) using tools like CapCut, InShot or similar
- Document our brand experiences in ways that make people wish they were there
Social Media Support
- Work closely with the team to create a social media strategy, plan, schedule, and publish content across social platforms
- Write captions with wit, clarity, and personality
- Spot trends early and suggest content ideas that are both thumb-stopping and on-brand
Team Support & Collaboration
- Support the sales team with creative input on pitches and proposals
- Collaborate with the team to grow our presence and engagement
- Bring a fresh perspective and fearless energy to brainstorms and brand thinking
Experience & Skills Required – Intern Level
- Recent graduate (or final-year student) in marketing, content, branding, or media
- Creative thinker with strong communication skills and pop-culture awareness
Experience using:
- Canva (essential)
- CapCut, InShot, or other short-form video tools
- Meta Business Suite or social scheduling tools
- Sharp eye for visual storytelling, brand tone, and digital aesthetics
- Love for social media, trendspotting, and culture-shaping ideas
- Open to experimenting with AI tools (ChatGPT, Canva Magic, Runway, etc.)
- Proactive, reliable, and hungry to learn
What You’ll Gain
- Real-world exposure across two bold, growing media and marketing businesses
- Hands-on experience with creative strategy, content creation, and event work
- A clear path toward a full-time creative, content, or brand role
- Mentorship, career support, and a reference letter (if earned)
- A monthly stipend of R6,000 – R9,000 based on experience