Multimedia and Communications Intern at The African Academy of Sciences (AAS)

Duties and responsibilities

• Support production of video content for the AAS website and social media platforms (pre-production, recording, and editing).
• Capture and edit visual content: produce high-quality photographic images.
• Design posters, flyers, social media graphics and infographics.
• Develop social media content and update social media channels.
• Updating content on AAS’s website.
• Manage digital archive and maintain an organized file-management system of images and video clips.
• Assist with the production of the annual report.
• Research and analyse information for various communication collateral.
• Assist in coordinating events: for both physical and online events.
• Assist in content development for multiple digital platforms. This includes, but is not limited to blogs, case studies, success/impact stories etc.
• Any other assigned duties.

Qualifications and competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Film Production, Public Relations or any other related field. Must have recently graduated within the last two years.
• Strong proficiency in the Adobe Suite (particularly Premiere Pro, InDesign and illustrator) or an equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in graphic design, video production and photography. Applicants should share samples of their work.
• Demonstrated writing experience.
• Ability to work on and prioritise multiple ongoing projects, as well as adhere to tight deadlines while maintaining strict quality standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and collaboration skills.
• Creative, resourceful, and eager to learn.