Technical Communications Intern, Strategic Communications at FSD Africa

• FSD  Africa internship program's purpose is  to provide participants with an excellent opportunity to gain work-place experience, expand knowledge, refine career goals and build professional networks, mentors and contacts.

As a student you will need to meet the following criteria

•  Enrolled in an undergraduate degree programme
• Enrolled in a four-year degree course in a collegiate or undergraduate level of a university at the time of application and during the internship; and
• Have completed at least 3 years of full- time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of an undergraduate programme

                                                                          Or

• Enrolled in a second university degree or higher at the time of application and during the internship
• Have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree, if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages; or
• Not have graduated prior to the beginning of the internship or have graduated not more than 12 months ago.

Position: Technical Communications Intern, Strategic Communications

Duration proposed: December 2023 - March 2024 [ 4 months]

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Duties will include creation of visual communication products, support design work as well as the broader strategic communication scope i.e. stakeholder management, brand building and knowledge management.

Specific tasks include:

• Undertake quality photography and videography for the organisation.
• Photography and video editing for inhouse photo-stories and videos.
• Serve as production assistant in recording of videos, interviews, podcasts.
• Support creation of quality infographics and simple designs for digital media.
• Participating in FSD Africa pillars communication planning meetings and support delivery of communication activities planned.
• Support robust management of the organisation’s digital assets to grow reach and trust.
• Support dissemination of FSD Africa and partners content through mainstream and digital media.
• Support planning and branding of FSD Africa events.
• Supporting the delivery of FSD Africa’s in-person/virtual events
• Any other duties allocated by the supervisor.   

Preferred qualifications:

• Must have completed or is in the process of completing at least four years of a full-time undergraduate degree in Film, Cinematology, Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Production, Digital Communications or a related field.
• Diploma in sound and video production, cinematology will be an added advantage

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in still photography and videography
• Photo and video editing skills using modern editing suites such as Adobe and Final Cut
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Digital media/platform literacy with the ability to use social media strategically
• Organisational, interpersonal communication skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise jobs effectively and the cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs and to uphold the core values of FSD Africa
• Energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and demanding targets.