Social Media Intern

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SA SM Intern

Date posted

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Location

Johannesburg Metro, South Africa

Salary

Market related

SUMMARY

Social, Media, Intern,

POSITION INFO

Position: Social Media and Creative Partner Intern

Department: Engagement

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: Fixed term until 31 December 2026.

Status: National Hire

Reporting : Social media manager

Location: One of GPAF’s current locations but flexible as GPAF implements a hybrid work location model with Work-from-home being the main base of our work location.

About Greenpeace Africa

Greenpeace Africa was founded in 2008 and is part of the Greenpeace global network that has recently celebrated 50 years of climate activism across the world. Greenpeace was founded in 1971 by a small group of concerned individuals, who set sail to Amchitka Island off the coast of Alaska to try and stop a US nuclear weapons test. Their old fishing boat was called “The Greenpeace”. Today, Greenpeace is present in over 40 countries around the world. Greenpeace Africa currently operates in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Cameroon, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa to challenge the development and growth model rooted in the extractive, neo-colonial socio-economic model that is holding the African continent back and is contributing to the worsening climate crisis.

Support Greenpeace Africa’s digital campaigns by managing high-volume Facebook ad and email engagement, fostering healthy community dialogue, promoting campaigns through petition sign-ups, busting dominant narratives with counter-narratives and protecting brand integrity. This role also opens doors to creative collaborations with artists, activists, and partner organisations to amplify Greenpeace Africa's reach and storytelling power.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and respond to comments on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn, YouTube and tend to the WhatsApp and email inbox (English)
• Apply moderation guidelines (hide, report, escalate where needed)
• Flag trends, misinformation, or high-risk conversations
• Escalate sensitive issues to the digital, comms and campaign leads
• Compile a simple weekly insights snapshot (themes, risks, wins)
• Co-create content with allied organisations, community influencers, and environmental activists for joint campaign moments
• Identify and cultivate relationships with micro-influencers, artists, and creators aligned with Greenpeace Africa's values for creative partnerships.
• Support the planning and promotion of digital storytelling initiatives with creative partners
• Assist in drafting partnership briefs and coordinating content timelines with external collaborators
• Monitor partner content performance and feed insights back into campaign strategy

Preferred Minimum Qualification(s) And Experience

• Recent graduates in communications, media, politics, or social sciences
• Someone who will have 20 - 25 hours/week to actively engage on FB and emails
• Early-career activists between jobs
• People looking to build Non Profit Organisation digital experience.
• An individual who is chronically online and understands what audiences would like to engage with
• Content creation skills - video and graphics - some experience with Canva and Capcut desirable

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in digital campaigning & activism
• Mentorship from Greenpeace Africa digital staff
• Training in community moderation and crisis response
• A formal reference + certificate at the end of the term

Preferred Skills And Behaviours

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and execute requests on time
• Ability to work independently
• Organizational skills and demonstrated team values

Our Commitment

Greenpeace Africa is an equal opportunity organization committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, irrespective of gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic background.