Elective
Africa Communications Intern
Job
Location: Nairobi,
Kenya
Summary: Elective Africa ‘’EA’’
is seeking an enthusiastic Communications Intern to join our unique Expedition
Company.
The
communications intern will assist in the Elective Africa’s Communications
department.
Elective
Africa (EA) believes it is most effective when it is in communication and in
good relations with its various audiences from written communication to social
media.
To
succeed, you will need to be Energetic, inventive, hard working, social media
and web-savvy and with ideas about creative ways to engage audiences in the
various platforms.
While
assisting with a wide range of projects, the intern will gain experience and
training in many aspects of communication, while also gaining a good
understanding of working with a diverse team of people.
Responsibilities
- Managing
Social Media Tools (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) for current and
potential Elective Africa’s supporters.
- Assist
in creating videos for audience development purposes. These videos range
from one-and-a-half minutes to four and-a-half minutes.
- Assist
with editing EA publications. Should have the ability to write catchy
articles independently.
- Assisting
in the production of advertisements, press releases and promotional
materials.
- Assisting
with mailings to EA contacts and constantly sorting EA contacts list.
Requirements
- A
bachelors degree in Communication with a minimum of second class honors
upper division if a recent graduate
- A
creative, innovative and detailed oriented person with an entrepreneurial
mindset
- Should
possess outstanding communication skills (writing and verbal) with passion
for communication
- Ability
to work long hours and work well under pressure and with tight deadlines
- Self-motivated,
detail-oriented with superior written, verbal and organizational skills
- Excellent
computer skills with experience in Social Media & Microsoft office
- The
ability to work independently and with others
Application Process:
Please
send your application packet to hr@electiveafrica.com. Include:
- Updated
curriculum vitae.
- Copies
of your academic and professional certificates.
- Email
and telephone contacts of three references.
- A
one page statement on why you believe you are suited for this position.
To be received by July 10, 2015
Only short listed candidates will be contacted