Communications Intern

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Content Development and Support

• Assist in drafting communication materials including articles, newsletters, blog posts, and press releases.
• Contribute ideas and content for communication campaigns and storytelling initiatives.
• Support the development of success stories, human interest pieces, and case studies.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines.

Digital and Social Media Support

• Assist in managing and updating social media platforms.
• Draft and schedule social media posts for review and approval.
• Support the creation of multimedia content.
• Monitor engagement and compile basic performance reports.

Communications Product Development

• Actively participate in the development of communication products such as reports, brochures, briefs, and presentations.
• Support layout, formatting, and packaging of communication materials.
• Incorporate feedback from the team and revise content accordingly.
• Ensure all outputs align with organizational messaging and standards.

Media and Stakeholder Engagement Support

• Assist in maintaining media and stakeholder contact lists.
• Support preparation of media briefs, press kits, and talking points.
• Monitor media coverage and compile summaries for internal use.

Event and Campaign Support

• Support the planning and execution of communication campaigns and events.
• Assist in preparing communication materials for events.
• Provide on-site communications support.

Administrative and Team Support

• Maintain organized archives of communication materials (photos, videos, documents).
• Support internal communication tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Creativity and ability to generate content ideas.
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms and digital communication tools.
• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite) is an added advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to take feedback constructively and work collaboratively.