Communications Support Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Africa.

📋 Description

• Assist HOT's Eastern & Southern Africa Hub in executing communications and branding strategies that promote HOT's mission.

• Aid in the implementation of the ESA Hub's communication initiatives and products, including HOT's central/global branding and communications strategies.

• Create initial drafts of articles, newsletters, blog posts, social media updates, success stories, and case studies.

• Provide creative ideas for campaigns and storytelling efforts.

• Keep well-organized archives of photos, videos, and documents.

• Examine content for errors, inconsistencies, and alignment with brand standards prior to publication.

• Collaborate with project leaders to gather updated project information.

• Revise existing website pages with provided and approved content.

• Review live pages for outdated information and flag it for assessment.

• Upload new images, project data, or documents to corresponding website pages.

• Maintain a record of website updates.

• Format and schedule approved social media updates across various platforms.

• Manage a content calendar.

• Record reach, engagement, and performance metrics into a centralized database.

• Regularly compile analytics for social media, websites, and newsletters on a monthly basis.

• Gather newsletter distribution and list segmentation data.

• Prepare raw data in an easily interpretable format for reporting purposes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related area.

• Must reside in an Eastern or Southern African country.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities in English.

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Knowledge of social media platforms and their best practices.

• Capacity to multitask and effectively manage time.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Creative mindset and eagerness to learn.

• Dependable personal laptop and reliable internet connection.

• Basic knowledge of graphic design principles and tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is advantageous but not mandatory.

• Submit a CV not exceeding 2 pages.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Internship.

• Practical experience in a professional communications setting.

• Guidance from seasoned communications professionals.

• Chance to expand a professional network.