Internship Opportunity in Kenya - Social Media

Vacancy: Social Media Intern

The Social Media Intern will play an active role in the development of Our Clients’ online community.

The intern will maintain Our Clients’ presence on various social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, G+, LinkedIn, Youtube) and help create and publish content that is relevant to our customer base.

He/she will regularly analyze and report on the activity on social media networks as well as Our Clients websites.

He/she will also assist in maintaining Our Clients’ archive of digital images, videos, and other content.

The intern will learn how to reach communities, and promote events or programs through the internet and gain experience in social media platforms and the tools used to assess their performance. 

Responsibilities

Social Media
  • Post regular updates on the various social media platforms.
  • Responds to posts or comments to bring value to user’s interactions with Our Clients.
  • Posts updates, news and announcements in a timely manner using appropriate content.
  • Performs research to find articles, stories, resources, or other content that is relevant to our customer base and posts it to our client’s social media pages in a manner that invites conversation and interaction
  • Grows Our Clients online social networks by increasing fan base and interactions.
  • Maintains current information on the social media pages
  • Completes other social media projects as assigned.
  • Takes pictures and videos of training events to be developed into content for the Our Clients website and social media pages.
  • Uploads Our Clients photos and videos to the appropriate server or Drop Box account.
  • Organizes and archives digital images and videos.
  • Completes other social media projects as assigned.
Research
  • Regularly observes the online activity of model organizations, researches and reports on “social media best practices”.
  • Completes other research projects as assigned.
Analytics and Reporting
  • Uses Google Analytics to assess trends and activity on the Our Clients website.
  • Uses Facebook Insights to assess trends and activity on the Our Clients Facebook page.
  • Uses Twitter Analytics to assess trends and activity on the Our Clients Twitter page.
  • Reviews data on the performance of social media platforms and adjusts plans or strategies to optimize reach.
Requirements
  • Creative self-starter who is comfortable with both taking initiative and working in collaboration.
  • Detail oriented individual with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft applications, basic photo editing and video editing software, and internet browsers. Experience with Photoshop and InDesign a plus.
  • Familiarity with mainstream social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn.
Eligibility

Candidates should maintain a positive attitude under pressure, exhibit a strong work ethic, and enjoy working with a wide range of personalities. 

Most importantly, the candidate should be flexible and willing to take on multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. 

This internship will benefit someone who is interested in marketing, education, community relations, and audience development. 

To Apply Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@gbc.co.ke