The role
We are looking for an Intern to join our team based in Nairobi for 12 weeks to support on some exciting projects for our prestigious clients in Africa.
We are looking for an intern who is passionate about pursuing a career in PR and Communications
You will be embedded in account teams and your work is likely to include content creation, copywriting, policy research and supporting events
The role presents an opportunity to learn from some of the best PR and Communications consultants in the industry
Key responsibilities
Monitoring political, parliamentary, media and social media activity, sometimes on a daily basis
Conducting research and helping the team to map relevant stakeholders across the media, politics, policy and specialisms
Helping to draft media materials, building distribution lists and selling-in press releases and feature items
Working with the team to draft communications content
Helping to organise events
Undertaking research for new business and participating in the development of proposals
Person Specification
You must:
Have a good feel for communications work, preferably with some experience of external communications, for example social media for a charity or university group, speaking to stakeholders as part of a project etc
Be organised, with the ability to manage your workload and work to deadlines
Have the ability to analyse information and provide concise insight to tight deadlines with accuracy and relevance
Have the ability to communicate confidently with colleagues
Personal Effectiveness
You must:
Be logical, quick and flexible in the appraisal of problems
Have the ability to present findings and insight clearly and accurately to a range of audiences
Be proficient in the use of database and internet tools, and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
Be able to start immediately (ideally between March/April)
Team working
You must be able to:
Work with and communicate effectively with others across the agency
Take direction and report progress on your work with others
Qualifications And Skills
We are open to seeing candidates with degrees or the equivalent such as apprenticeships or similar diplomas
Previous experience of PR research, working or interning at an agency/press office, managing professional social media channels or a post graduate qualification in a relevant subject area would be an advantage
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
An additional language is advantageous, especially French at full professional proficiency
A professional interest in Philanthropy would be advantageous
Apply via :
portland.teamtailor.com
