Digital Marketing & Content Creation Intern (Cape Town)

Travel Tractions is seeking an all-rounder Digital Marketing & Content Creation Intern to support our core marketing operations. In this role, you won't just be making coffee or filing digital paperwork—you will get hands-on experience across social media management, content production, basic SEO, website uploads, and market research.This position is ideal for a proactive self-starter who enjoys switching between creative design work, writing, and structured operational tasks.

• Content production: Assist in creating visual assets, graphic designs in Canva, and short-form video edits (Reels/TikToks) using CapCut.
• Copywriting and scheduling: Write engaging, platform-native captions and schedule content across client and internal channels.
• Community management: Monitor post performance, respond to comments/DMs, and help foster online community engagement.

2. SEO and digital marketing support

• CMS and website uploads: Format, layout, and upload blog posts, landing pages, and media assets to client websites (WordPress/Webflow).
• Basic SEO optimization: Assist with basic keyword research, meta-tagging, internal linking, and content updates.
• Analytics and reporting:
• Help pull basic metrics and performance reports across social accounts and website traffic

3. Research and administrative support

• Campaign research: Conduct background research on competitor strategies, trending industry topics, and target audience behavior.
• Operations and SOPs: Keep internal Notion databases, media folders, and process templates organized.
• Ad-Hoc team support: Jump in to assist the senior team on various administrative and creative tasks as business needs evolve.

What we are looking for

• Education or portfolio: A degree/diploma in digital marketing, communications, creative media, or a strong self-taught portfolio demonstrating your skills.
• Basic tool stack familiarity: Experience using Canva, CapCut (or similar video editors), basic WordPress, and social media scheduling platforms.
• Smart tool usage: Familiarity with using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Grammarly) to assist with brainstorming, drafting, and proofreading.
• Top-tier attention to detail: Excellent written English skills and strong organizational habits (please note: attention to detail will be tested).
• Own equipment: Your own laptop and fast wifi are non-negotiables.
• Location: Fully remote, but Cape Town candidates are strongly preferred for periodic in-person coffee catch-ups and team connects.

Benefits and perks

• Broad practical experience: Direct hands-on exposure to SEO, PR, social media, and digital content strategy rather than staying locked in one silo.
• Flexibility and autonomy: Remote-first setup with flexible working hours.
• Mentorship and upskilling: Weekly internal knowledge shares, access to premium courses, and direct guidance from senior strategists.
• Modern tech: Hands-on work with modern digital marketing, SEO, and AI tools.

How to apply

If you are eager to kickstart your career in digital marketing, apply directly through our portal using the word 'banana' in your application: https://traveltractions.com/marketing-jobs/