Communications Intern (6 Months Internship) at HCS Affiliates Group

About the Role

• Our Client in the E- Commerce Industry is looking for a creative, proactive, and highly motivated Communications Intern to support our communications function with a strong focus on digital content and social media management. 
• This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about storytelling, understands digital trends, and enjoys creating engaging content across multiple platforms.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening our digital presence, managing our social media channels, producing multimedia content, supporting media relations, and contributing to the organization's overall communications strategy.
• This is a hands-on internship designed to provide practical experience across all aspects of corporate communications.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media Management

• Own the day-to-day management of the organization's social media channels, including Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), TikTok, and any future platforms.
• Develop and maintain a monthly content calendar.
• Publish engaging content consistently across all social media platforms.
• Monitor comments, direct messages, and inquiries, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Track social media trends and recommend creative ways to grow audience engagement.
• Monitor performance metrics and prepare monthly analytics reports with recommendations for improvement.

Content Creation

• Create compelling written, visual, and video content for digital platforms.
• Develop creative concepts for campaigns and awareness initiatives.
• Write captions, stories, articles, blogs, newsletters, and website content.
• Identify opportunities to tell impactful stories about the organization, its partners, and beneficiaries.

Graphic Design & Video Production

• Design posters, banners, flyers, and other communication materials.
• Capture photos and videos during events and organizational activities.
• Edit short-form and long-form videos suitable for social media platforms.
• Produce engaging reels, TikToks, and promotional videos.

Media & Public Relations

• Draft press releases, media advisories, and talking points.
• Support media engagement and press event coordination.
• Assist in preparing communication materials for key organizational announcements.
• Monitor media coverage and compile regular media reports.

Corporate Communications

• Support internal communication initiatives.
• Assist in developing communication campaigns for projects and events.
• Maintain an organized repository of communication materials, photographs, videos, and brand assets.
• Ensure all communication materials align with organizational branding guidelines.

Events & Campaigns

• Support the planning and communication of corporate events.
• Provide live social media coverage during events.
• Create post-event communication materials, including highlights, photo galleries, and recap videos.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or currently completing the final year) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Media Studies, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital communication trends.
• Experience creating engaging content for social media.
• Basic graphic design skills using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools.
• Video editing skills using CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent software.
• Photography and videography skills are an added advantage.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Desired Skills

• Excellent storytelling and copywriting skills.
• Strong eye for visual content and branding.
• Ability to translate ideas into engaging multimedia content.
• Understanding of analytics and social media insights.
• Basic knowledge of media relations and corporate communications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence to propose new ideas and communication campaigns.

What Success Looks Like

By the end of the internship, the successful candidate will have:

• Built and maintained an active, engaging social media presence across multiple platforms.
• Produced high-quality digital content consistently.
• Supported successful communication campaigns and events.
• Strengthened the organization's online visibility and audience engagement.
• Contributed to media relations through quality press materials and communications.
• Developed practical experience across the full spectrum of corporate communications.
• Reporting Line
• The Communications Intern will report to the Communications Manager (or designated supervisor) and work closely with various departments to support organizational communication objectives.