Communications Intern at Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)

Job Profile
The Communications Intern will support development and implementation of the organization’s communication activities. The intern will play an active role in creating, drafting, and contributing to communication products, while final review and approval will remain with the supervisor.

The intern will contribute actively to the development of communication outputs but all materials will be reviewed and approved by the supervisor prior to publication or dissemination.

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.

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