OUTsurance, a leader in the South African insurance industry for 25 years, is inviting unemployed graduates to apply for the OUTsurance Internship in Marketing Content Creation. The company is always looking for creative ways to produce digitally advanced solutions and connect to people. And this is what keeps it ahead in its field. OUTsurance’s continued success can be attributed to outstanding employees who set the bar high with their energy and expertise. If you are keen to grow your career in a ‘fun’ and vibrant environment, this could be the career opportunity you have been looking for.

The internship is a structured work-based program that offers unemployed graduates work experience in the company. Successful applicants will enter into a 12-month fixed-term internship agreement (not an employment contract) with the company and receive a stipend.

More about the OUTsurance Internship in Marketing Content Creation

Job Description

If you are a creative and motivated Video Content Creator, you can join the OUTsurance Internship. As an intern, you will play a crucial role in producing high-quality video content that aligns with our brand’s objectives and engages our target audience. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in video production, storytelling, and digital marketing within an energetic and collaborative environment.

Minimum Requirements for the Marketing Content Creator Internship

To be eligible for the OUTsurance Internship, you must meet the following criteria:

Job Qualifications for the OUTsurance Internship:

Matric qualification or equivalent qualification
Diploma or higher in Video content creation or a similar creative field.

To qualify for an INSETA Internship program you need to:

Be a South African citizen.
Not previously part of an internship/learnership with INSETA.
Be between the ages of 18 and 35.
Unemployed in the last 2 months.

Skills and Competencies for the Marketing Content Creator Internship

Creativity: A passion for video creation and storytelling, with a strong eye for visual composition and aesthetics.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and basic animation in Adobe After Effects.

Basic Knowledge: Familiarity with camera equipment, lighting setups, and audio recording.

Strong Communication: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to editing, ensuring videos are of high quality and error-free.

Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt quickly to changing demands and feedback.

Portfolio: A portfolio of previous video projects or relevant coursework demonstrating video production and editing skills is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Marketing Content Creator Internship

Video Production: Assist in the planning, shooting, and editing of various video content, including but not limited to promotional videos, social media clips, interviews, tutorials, and event coverage.

Scriptwriting: Collaborate with the content team to develop engaging video scripts that effectively convey our brand message and meet the content strategy goals.

Storyboarding: Assist in creating storyboards and shot lists to visualize and organize video concepts before production.

Video Editing: Use video editing software to cut, trim, and assemble video footage, add effects, transitions, and graphics to produce high-quality and visually appealing videos.

Post-Production: Help with tasks such as audio mixing, colour correction, and adding background music or voiceovers to enhance the overall video quality.

Content Optimization: Optimize videos for different platforms, ensuring they meet the technical specifications and adhere to best practices for each platform (e.g., YouTube, Instagram, TikTok).

Research and Innovation: Stay up to date with the latest video trends, techniques, and industry standards to contribute fresh and innovative ideas to video projects.

Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and design teams to align video content with broader marketing campaigns and ensure consistent branding.

MISA Young Graduate Programme.