The Year Abroad Program (Social Creative)

The Year Abroad Program

Write, script and edit social-first video content for global brands while living in Cape Town.

The Year Abroad Program - For Social Creatives

A once-in-a-lifetime experience in Cape Town

Embark on a unique career launchpad with our Year Abroad Program in Cape Town, designed for ambitious young professionals eager to make their mark in video marketing and social channels. This program offers Dutch and Swedish social creatives a rare opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, full-service video agency, while simultaneously experiencing an enriching cultural exchange.

This isn't just a job; it's a year of transformative growth. You'll gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of video production and digital marketing, building a solid foundation for your future career trajectory. You'll collaborate with a diverse team and build a global network while shaping your future in Cape Town.

Meet team5pm

We are a data-driven social agency focused on effectiveness. Since 2018, we have been developing content with a generous dose of creativity that reaches and converts target audiences. With deep platform-specific knowledge and expertise, along with data insights into consumer search and viewing behavior, we develop YouTube and TikTok content, digital-first commercials, influencer campaigns, and creative concepts.

The Year Abroad program: what is it?

With our Year Abroad program, we offer young talents the chance to get experience working abroad at our office in Cape Town. You will be trained to become a real expert within our field of video marketing and the world of YouTube while working with our South African colleagues and growing your personal skills. In the end, there's an opportunity to join one of our offices for the long-run.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for social-first creatives at the start of their careers who are excited by scripting, storytelling and post-production, not on-set filming. You’re someone who enjoys shaping ideas on paper and in the edit, understands how content needs to work on platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, and isn’t afraid of timelines, feedback and iterations. You have at least an educational degree, a strong interest in social media and digital culture, and you’re curious, proactive and comfortable collaborating with international teams. If you care more about the hook, the structure and the final cut than holding a camera on set, you will right in.

• The Year Abroad program is for young professionals
• We take care of your plane tickets and all the administrative stuff, like a visa. You take care of your housing and living expenses.

Meet our South African Team

team5pm Cape Town consists of 14 South African young professionals who operate and have fun like a true community. The team works closely with their colleagues in the Netherlands and the Nordics.