Communications Intern at Mpesa Foundation Academy

3 months fixed term contract starting January 2021

This role requires an energetic, dedicated, and detail-oriented person who can manage multiple tasks. This individual is a team-player, willing to learn, and

able to manage multiple tasks while adapting to shifting priorities. Depending on skillset, this individual will assist with communications tasks including, but not limited to: writing and editing, photography, social media content, graphic design, media relations, digital asset management, event coordination, and other communications and administrative support tasks as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Applicants will provide support in the following areas. As no single applicant is likely to have all of the following skills, applicants with experience in at least 2-3 of these areas, and a willingness to expand their skillset should feel comfortable applying.
• Assist in Editing articles for our publications such as the Yearbook, School magazines, Newsletters, and Bulletin.
• Photography and videography.
• Assist in drafting and organize social media content to promote our Website blog, videos, and media coverage on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram
• Assist in sourcing and creating content from staff and students.
• General social media planning, research, reporting, and coordination as assigned.
• General administrative and communications support as assigned.
• Writing and Editing:
• Student/Staff Articles
• Photo captions
• Blogs
• Project descriptions
• Creative photography scripts
• Copyediting
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating photo/video shoots
• Help compile and update media contact lists (Email campaign contact lists)

Person Qualifications

An ideal candidate is a recent graduate (graduated within the past 6 months) or an undergraduate/graduate student in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, digital filmmaking, digital media, graphic design, or ICT related field.