Communications Assistant / Intern at Generation

To Be Successful You'll Need

Communication Assistant/Intern responsibilities:

• Assist in organizing and planning events while collecting feedback to improve the overall function’s strategy.
• Mobilize storytelling opportunities (photos, videos, articles at events as needed) and optimize existing content on all media channels.
• Support Communications Manager to run GPK social media assets consistent with Generation brand voice and strategy.
• Deliver content assets that are coherent with Generation brand voice and strategy.
• Manage digital and social content channels including email or newsletter distribution, with an understanding of the best content practices on each channel.
• Test and implement innovative and relevant methods of measuring content, campaigns, and tools, keeping in mind the purpose of the derived results.
• In close liaison with the responsible colleagues and functions, participate in the development of graphic, text and multimedia assets.
• Adapt older content to meet new standards.
• Monitor consistency of all media content, from websites to social media channels, and assist Communications Manager respond to queries on GPK social media handles.
• Maintain a calendar of content launch dates and programme Timelines.
• Assist with data compilation and reporting efforts.
• Any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

What you'll do:

Knowledge, Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum of Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communications or a media related field – essential.
• Minimum of two (2) experience in Marketing, Communications, or in a journalist, creative, or media capacity – preferred.
• Hands-on experience creating / editing digital content for target audiences across multimedia and social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube.
• Familiar with relevant software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe.
• Experience in marketing campaigns, project management, and public/media/influencer relations.
• Fully proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A Generation Kenya Alumni – added advantage.

Skills And Abilities

• Good photography and videography skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fantastic organizational and time management skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Personal Qualities

• Takes initiatives, proactive and works under minimal supervision.
• Team player and collaborates with others.
• Flexible and is able to navigate challenging situations without compromise.
• Ability to thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment and will continually push yourself and others to raise the bar.
• Believe in our mission, that fulfilling employment can change lives, and are passionate about doing social good.
• Demonstrate high levels of integrity and aligned with Generation vision, mission, and values.

Other Requirements

• Position is located in Kenya and holder speaks and writes fluent English and Kiswahili.
• Must have the right to work in the Country.
• Ability to travel frequently within Kenya, and potential occasional travel in the counties.