Media Relations Internships at International Potato Center

Duties 

• Establishing and building press relationships (broadcast, radio, print, social);
• Pitching press on a daily basis, creating releases, advisories and quick story ideas in collaboration with program and staff leads, project communications officers in the region and partners;
• Identifying story angles based on media coverage, trends and CIP’s priorities – working closely with the Regional Communications Specialist;
• Preparing spokespeople; creating talking points, backgrounders and issue briefs;
• Organizing media tours, deskside briefings, editorial meetings for key spokespeople/scientists;
• Maintaining media database (Meltwater) globally, ensuring lists are up-to-date, in collaboration with regional managers and field staff;
• Creating and optimizing cross-promotion opportunities with partners and donors
• Collaborating with field staff and promotion officers (Aime, David) to maximize efforts and expand reach;
• Providing general communications support up to 20% per day with 80% dedicated to media activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media studies or related field;
• 1 year Experience in a newsroom or media environment highly desirable;
• Proficient in English and Kiswahili;
• Skills in database management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams;
• A Kenyan citizen.
• Conditions: This is an internship position open to Kenyan citizens only. The internship contract will be for a period of three months with the possibility of renewal, subject to performance.