Communication & Marketing Intern at Ampersand E-mobility Limited

About the role

Ampersand seeks a communications & marketing Intern who will ensure proper events coverage, social media management, collaborating with a global PR firm, and contribute to digital media production to establish a strong digital presence for Ampersand.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning

• Organizing events such as product launches, conferences, trade shows, press conferences and others.
• Collaborating on post-event evaluations to provide recommendations for future improvement.

Social Media Management:

• Implement social media strategies to enhance the company's online presence and engage with target audiences.
• Create and curate compelling content for various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Monitor social media channels, respond to inquiries and comments, and manage online communities.
• Analyze social media metrics and generate reports to measure the effectiveness of campaigns.
• Conducting customer interviews and focus groups and processing these learnings into targeted media.
• Coordinate media relations activities, including press releases, media briefings, and interview opportunities.

Digital Media Creative Direction:

• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to develop creative assets that align with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
• Ensure digital media materials are optimized for various channels and devices.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance the company's digital presence.
• Organizing events coverage (Video and photos), such as product launches, conferences, trade shows, press conferences, and others.
• Collaborating on post-event evaluations to provide recommendations for future improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to develop creative assets that align with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
• Ensure digital media materials are optimized for various channels and devices.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance the company's digital presence 

Ampersand is a good fit if:

• You are passionate about fighting climate change & promoting sustainable development
• You are a proactive problem solver with a drive for results
• You are excited to work in a fast-growing and dynamic organization
• You are adaptable and thrive in rapidly evolving environments
• You value diversity and community in the workplace.
• You enjoy a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• You are process-oriented

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or a related field.
• Preferably with 1 year of working with media production, public relations, social media management and event management
• Must have very strong English and Kiswahili writing and editing skills.
• Able to speak & write in Kiswahili and English
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to quickly and accurately understand the company's key messaging and communications objectives
• Proficiency in social media platforms and social media management tools.
• Basic understanding of digital media production and editing software.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Demonstrated creativity and ability to think outside the box.
• Familiarity with global PR practices and trends is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced and evolving industry.