Communications Intern at GiveDirectly

About this role

Reports to: Creative Content Manager

Responsibilities: 

• The intern will support quality checking and editing of stories/content shared across the org on the story portal, GD Lives, videos & stock images.
  • Editing and drafting quality stories from the portal, GD Lives, & 'slack channels'.
  • Pitching stories and desk research on information to strengthen said stories.
  • Quality check + system monitoring and building for story portal, GDlives, video stories, stock images, etc.
  • Work collaboratively with other members of the content team and other departments in the designing and development of quality stories.
• Timeframe: May-August. Minimum 8 weeks. 
• Hours: approximately 10-15 per week

Education Requirement: 

• Undergrad student

Skills Requirement: 

• Editorial experience, extremely strong written communication, project management

In addition to the specific skills required for each role, we’re looking for candidates who bring alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem-solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve

For interns based in Kenya, we provide a monthly stipend of KES 20,000. For those based in other countries in East Africa, we will adjust this to the local market.