Intern Job in Kenya - Public Relations

Vacancy: Public Relations Intern

Who We Are:
 Jumia is the largest online retail store in Africa with over 100,000 unique visitors a day, buying everything from Fashion to Phones. Founded in 2012 in Nigeria, Jumia's mission is to revolutionize the concept of shopping by providing customers with the best online shopping experience.

Jumia is part of Africa Internet Group, a leading global incubator of startups specialised in e-commerce. Africa Internet Group is Africa's leading internet firm, with already over 3,000 employees in over 20 African countries and huge successes such as Jumia.com, Kaymu.com, Hellofood.com, Lamudi.com, Carmudi.com and Jovago.com. 

It is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by MTN, Millicom and Rocket Internet.

Africa is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, offering excellent opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment. Its economic growth has enabled innovative businesses to flourish and this is where Africa Internet Group steps in.

Job Description: Your tasks will be to take responsibility and drive all activities related to Public Relations Internship including:
  • Shooting and editing short video clips for use on Jumia you-tube channel e.g. product reviews
  • Assist with organization of executive photos, photo opportunities and events
  • Writing and editing blog posts and website articles/descriptions in consultations
  • Assist in the organization of promotional events such as press conferences, open days, exhibitions, tours and visits
  • Assists with the development and updating of media lists and other databases, including influencers, archives, marketing, prospect and administrative databases. Other tasks include database creation, data entry and update additions and corrections.
  • Tracking all press coverage, clipping press hits and general media monitoring
  • Attends and participates in client meetings, media training sessions, presentations, and brainstorming sessions if applicable
  • Assist with proofing written materials for style, grammar, etc.
  • Assist with monitoring client competition coverage
  • Drafting basic public relations materials including news releases, fact sheets, client meeting summaries, status reports, social media posts and other materials as directed.
Qualifications
  • The candidate should be actively enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a university journalism, public relations, advertising or other related program
  • Proficiency with Final cut, Adobe premiere, InDesign
  • Solid writing skills, an ability to interact professionally with media personalities and good judgement
  • Good photography skills and editing
  • Good writing skills
Our Offer
  • A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
  • The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world
  • An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures.
How to Apply

If You want to join some of the fastest growing companies in the world, please send your resume to the following addresses, by specifying the position on the e-mail subject, joinus-kenya@jumia.com 


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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