Spotify Internship (Johannesburg, Gauteng or Remote) South Africa 2022

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Spotify Internship (Johannesburg, Gauteng or Remote) South Africa 2022

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

21 April 2022.
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.
 

DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng or Remote EMEA
Duration: 10 to 12 weeks

Spotify is offering a Public Relations (PR) and Communication Internship opportunity. This programme aims to employ suitable candidates to join the Spotify team. During the programme, the candidate will support media relations, internal communications, and speaking engagements activities through the company's business in Africa. The position is offered in Johannesburg or on a Remote basis and will commence at the beginning of June 2022.
 

Key performance areas of the programme:

  • Providing communications support by partnering with Spotify's team
  • Driving brand love and awareness across South Africa
  • Implementing communication strategies and messaging to support the business goals of the local African consumer, business, advertising/ marketing, and podcast industry press
  • Ensure speaking opportunities are secured, develop presentations, and establish talking points for speakers
  • Collaborating with the Head of PR and Communications, creating stories
  • Taking the above-mentioned stories to local media and influencers
  • Collaborating with the broader African team to broadcast industry success stories
  • Providing support to the management of Spotify's Africa PR agency by providing briefings, direction, and guidance (such as project management and reporting)
  • Engaging in daily and weekly media monitoring
  • Executing against the local internal communication strategy whilst promoting internal communications activities

Benefits of working with Spotify:

  • Excessive learning opportunities through the company's dedicated team, GreenHouse
  • Access to an employee assistance programme and self-care hub
  • Engaging in social events such as Fikas, team outings, concerts, talks, and panels
  • Flexible public holidays
  • Access to a free Spotify premium account
  • A company welcome kit and merch

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

  • Must be a South African Citizen
  • Must be currently studying towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in Marketing/ Communications or Journalism
  • Must be graduating in 2022
  • Must have valid work authorization in South Africa that will extend from June to August 2022
  • Must have excellent communication skills
  • Must have excellent storytelling skills
  • Must be able to successfully find stories, understand data, and how to apply insights
  • Must have strong knowledge about influencers within the region
  • Must be able to establish and build relationships with internal and external partners
  • Must be able to prioritize Spotify's business goals
  • Must be passionate about reading, writing, constant learning, and exploring
  • Must be passionate about the music and podcast industry
  • Must have an understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the PR and Communications industry

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:

Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
Spotify Internship (Johannesburg, Gauteng or Remote)
 

Attach the following documents to your application:

  • Cover letter
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of your Matric certificate
  • Copy of your relevant completed qualifications/s
  • Academic record

 

Please note:

  • Spotify is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
  • Spotify is committed to the safety and well-being of its employees, as such, employees are encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccinations and follow safety protocols.

 

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:

Spotify is the worlds leading audio streaming subscription service, with offices located around the world. The company was first established in 2008 with a mission to unlock the potential of human creativity, providing artists with a platform to share their talent. The app has over a million artists and more than a billion subscribers all connecting through the love of music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.
 

CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact Spotify directly:
Contact portal: https://www.spotify.com/za-en/about-us/contact/