eMedia, in partnership with MICT SETA, is offering a 12-month Planning Internship for 2026/2027 at e.tv. The programme gives graduates practical exposure to commercial time sales, campaign planning, audience ratings, advertising schedules, planning reports and media industry research.
The opportunity is based in JHB North and is aimed at South African graduates under 35 with a Media Studies or similar NQF Level 6 diploma.
For graduates who want to understand how television advertising is planned behind the scenes, this internship offers a practical entry point into the commercial media space.
Why This Internship Could Be A Smart Start
Many media graduates want to work in broadcasting, but not every media role happens in front of a camera or microphone.
Planning teams play an important role behind the scenes. They help organise advertising schedules, track campaign performance and support sales teams with useful audience and inventory information.
That makes this internship useful for graduates who enjoy media, numbers, planning, reports and client-focused work.
It is a good fit for someone who wants to combine media interest with commercial thinking.
The Opportunity At A Glance
- Company: eMedia / e.tv
- Programme: Intern: Planning
- Reference number: etv249
- Partner: MICT SETA
- Location: JHB North / Johannesburg
- Contract type: Internship
- Work level: Student / Graduate
- Salary: Market related
- Duration: 1 to 2 years
- Posted date: 05 June 2026
What The Planning Intern Will Actually Do
The Planning Intern will support the Commercial Time Sales Team.
This team works with advertising schedules, campaign planning, inventory information and performance feedback.
Daily tasks may include helping with spot plans, updating planning schedules, preparing reports and supporting internal teams with planning documents.
This is a role for someone who can stay organised, work accurately and handle information carefully.
Planning Support Duties
The intern may assist with:
- Preparing and updating spot plans on Transmit
- Tracking CPP and ROS deals
- Updating planning schedules
- Compiling planning and inventory reports
- Analysing audience ratings
- Reviewing programme performance
- Preparing post-campaign reports
- Supporting Marketing Intelligence and Planning teams
These duties can help graduates understand how advertising space is planned and measured in a television environment.
Marketing And Industry Exposure
The internship also includes exposure to marketing and client-focused support.
Interns may help prepare presentations and proposals linked to client advertising objectives.
They may also conduct basic market and competitor research.
This can help interns understand how media companies position advertising opportunities for clients.
Admin Work That Builds Real Skills
Administration is part of the role, but it is not just paperwork.
The intern may help maintain accurate records, file planning documents and update reports or trackers on time.
These tasks build habits that matter in media sales planning: accuracy, time management and attention to detail.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for graduates who want to enter the media and broadcasting industry through a planning, research or commercial route.
Applicants must have:
- National Senior Certificate at NQF Level 4
- Diploma in Media Studies or a similar qualification at NQF Level 6
- South African citizenship
- Age below 35
- No previous or current participation in a SETA-funded internship
Applicants should also be comfortable working with documents, schedules, reports and basic research tasks.
Skills That Will Help Applicants Stand Out
The ideal applicant should be organised and detail-focused.
Helpful skills include:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Intermediate English
- Planning ability
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Willingness to learn
A planning intern does not need to know everything already, but they must be ready to learn quickly and work accurately.
The Type Of Candidate eMedia Is Looking For
This opportunity suits someone who communicates clearly, respects teamwork and takes accountability.
The listing highlights honesty, ethical conduct, discipline, resilience, open communication and the ability to adapt to change.
That means applicants should show more than media interest.
They should also show reliability, maturity and a professional attitude.
Itumeleng’s Insider Tip: Do not frame your CV only around “I love media.” Show evidence of planning, research, Excel use, presentations, marketing projects, campaign work, data interpretation or any assignment where you analysed audiences, content or competitors.
Documents To Prepare
Applicants should prepare a clean, professional application before using the online portal.
Useful documents may include:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Matric certificate
- NQF Level 6 diploma
- Academic record
- Any media, marketing or research certificates
- Portfolio links, if relevant
- Contactable references, if available
Keep file names simple and professional.
How To Submit Your Application
Applications must be completed online through eMedia’s recruitment platform.
Use the official eMedia Planning Internship application portal to complete your submission.
Before applying, make sure your qualification and SETA-funded internship history match the requirements.
Before You Submit
Check your application carefully.
Your CV should make your media studies background easy to see.
It should also show any planning, reporting, research, Excel, admin, marketing or presentation experience.
This matters because the internship is linked to planning support, campaign reporting and commercial media activity.
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Conclusion
The eMedia Planning Internship 2026 is a strong opportunity for South African media graduates who want practical experience inside a broadcast and commercial sales environment.
The programme is hosted at e.tv through a partnership with MICT SETA and is aimed at graduates under 35 with an NQF Level 6 Media Studies or similar diploma.
Applicants who are organised, detail-focused and interested in media planning should prepare their documents and apply through the official online portal.
