Marketing Intern (Starting June 2026, for current students graduating in 2027) | Visa
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : January 29, 2026
About the Role
This strategic internship at a global payments leader involves supporting high-impact campaigns and analyzing market trends within the digital finance ecosystem. Leveraging Salesforce and HubSpot, the intern assists in data-driven decision-making and ensures brand compliance across diverse channels. The role provides critical business value by assisting in the deployment of payment innovations that reduce operational risk for merchants and consumers.
Job Description
- Marketing is the steward of the brand. The team focuses on driving awareness, preference and conversion across B2B and B2C. They build the brand, with a client centric approach, by reinforcing emotional affinity via innovation and tangible proof points. This is an opportunity to use your creativity, express ideas, and make a real contribution to the organization and its mission.
Here are some cool things our Marketing Interns work on:
- Experience in project management, briefing and commissioning Visa’s external agencies and managing relationships with media.
- Involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of integrated campaigns targeting multiple audiences, such as launch events and partnership activities.
- Measuring and celebrating our social impact by collecting data, compiling case studies and producing reports.
- Promoting VISA and its services using a broad range of channels including social media, PR, Events and Public Affairs.
- Identify actionable consumer insights, through the analysis of consumer transactional data and social media behavior.
- Creating and maintaining content.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
- In a nutshell: Looking for a creative, social-media obsessed intern who is full of ideas and loves to create engaging content.
- Preferred Majors: Media & Communications, Marketing & Advertising, Visual Communication (Design / Video), Journalism / Media Studies, Film / Media Production
Requirements:
- Students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in with a graduation date in December 2026 (Finishing coursework by dec 2026)
- Be available to pursue a 3-month internship (June 2026 to August 2026)
- Must be available to join a full-time role by January 2027
- Deep understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn)
- Basic capabilities with photo / video editing tools (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, CapCut, Canva, etc.)
- Basic capabilities with content production via iPhone or Camera (Photography, Videography)
- Familiarity with trending formats on social media platforms (Reels, short-form video, memes, carousels, Live)
- Interest in creative storytelling and visual identity
- Research skills to track cultural/market trends
- Strong written & verbal communication in English and local language
Career Growth & Education
Current students in Business Science, Marketing, or Economics can use this internship as a springboard into global graduate programs or junior analyst roles. Obtaining certifications in Google Analytics, SQL, or agile project management during the internship will significantly enhance employability in the fintech sector. Leadership development through specialized corporate bootcamps prepares interns for future management tracks within international financial services firms.
Salary & Financial Insight
The monthly stipend for a corporate marketing intern at a multinational like Visa typically ranges from R12,000 to R18,000. Engaging in basic financial planning and understanding corporate employee benefits early can set the foundation for future investment and insurance needs.
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