Call for applications: Building Bridges internship programme in SA and Germany

Successful applicants will begin their internship programmes in Berlin from 1 February until the end of April 2023. They will also have an opportunity to travel to the C/O Pop Convention in Cologne as part of the internship programme to get further exposure to the German music industry.

The interns will continue their internship in South Africa over a further nine-month period from May to December 2023.

The internship is for graduates who want to:

• Develop skills, understanding and experience in the music rights management.
• Music royalty collection and distribution, as well as the music monetisation sector.

The call is open to individuals who have completed qualifications in:

• General administration.
• Para-legal.
• Human resources.
• Project management.
• Marketing.
• Media management, communications or journalism.
• Any music related qualification.

The ideal candidate must meet all the following requirements:

• Fluent in English.
• Ability to use a computer (Mac or Windows).
• An interest in the global music industry, data management, and music rights management.
• Basic social media user knowledge for platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Knowledge of current South African popular music trends.
• Experience in the music industry, media, online business; marketing and/or project management will be a bonus.
• Ability to work precisely, efficiently, and independently.
• Fast, adaptable, proactive, creative learner who wishes to broaden his/her understanding of the music industry.
• Team player.
• Positive attitude.

All applicants must have:

• Completed qualification in one or more of the fields of study mentioned above.
•  Proof of qualification (certified copy of transcript and qualification).
• A valid South African passport.

“SAMPRA is pleased to partner with Paradise Worldwide on this project,” SAMPRA CEO Pfanani Lishivha said. “This internship programme presents an opportunity to young South Africans to learn and equip themselves for the future. We believe that this programme will have a lasting impact on the lives of these young South Africans and that they will be able to bring all the knowledge gained in Germany and share it in different spaces in South Africa. We look forward to seeing how real lives will be transformed by this programme.” 

“Internships play a crucial role in shaping one’s career and as Paradise Worldwide, we are all about building bridges and knowledge transfer between our Global offices,” Paradise Worldwide managing director Ralph Boege said. “Our co-operation with SAMPRA takes this concept to the next level. Germany’s record business revenues topped $2 billion (on a retail basis) for the second year in a row in 2021. Our chosen three graduates will gain real life experience working in one of the world's leading music markets and an International working environment. Our team will also equip them with necessary skills required to stand out and level up the South African music ecosystem.”

All applications should be submitted via email at recruitment@sampra.org.za with a concise CV and certified copies of qualifications and transcripts before 20 August.  

View the original call here.