POSITION DESCRIPTION:
- POSITION TITLE – Communications Intern
- DEPARTMENT – Communications
- LOCATION – Lagos, Nigeria
- REPORTS TO – Program officer 1
- STATUS – Full-time
This internship is a 3-6 month, full-time, unpaid(transportation allowance will be provided). The role requires a dedicated and detail-oriented person who can manage multiple tasks with interest in the Arts and NGO sector. This individual is a team player with a creative mind, willingness to learn, and ability to manage multiple tasks while adapting to shifting priorities.
This individual will assist with communications tasks including, but not limited to: writing and editing, photo and video production and editing, web and social media analytics, social media content, graphic design, media relations, digital asset management, event coordination, and other communications and administrative support tasks as assigned.
Responsibilities:
Applicants will provide support in the following areas. Although an applicant may not be likely to have all the following skills, applicants with experience in at least 2-3 of these areas and a willingness to expand their skill set should apply.
Social Media:
- Draft and organize social media content to promote GCAF News blogs, videos, and media coverage on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram;
- Contribute to social media quantitative and qualitative analytics reporting;
- Create and coordinate content for social media campaigns and observances;
- Monitor and research influencers, trending topics, and tools;
- Source content from staff around the world and at events;
- General social media planning, research, reporting, and coordination as assigned.
Writing and Editing:
- Corporate bios;
- Photo captions;
- Blogs;
- Project descriptions;
- Interviewing;
- Copyediting;
- Press releases and media advisories.
Photo, Video, and Graphics:
- Edit and format photos and videos for social media and web;
- Photo, video, and audio editing;
- Photography and Videography;
- Infographics;
- Gifs, animations, and graphics;
- Digital asset management.
Media Relations:
- Help compile and update media contact lists;
- Prepare media reports on assigned subjects;
- Identify and research opportunities to share GCAF stories with relevant journalists and media outlets;
- Assist with press release/media advisory, writing, editing, distribution, and media outreach;
- Assist with media interview scheduling and coordination;
- Assist with scheduling and coordinating photo/video shoots.
Communications and Administrative Support:
- Taking notes during meetings;
- Create and manage PowerPoint presentations;
- Report preparation for meetings and presentations;
- Purchasing and expense reports;
- Mail and shipping;
- Event planning and coordination;
- General administrative and communications support as assigned.
Education:
- The ideal candidate is a recent graduate (graduated within the past year) or an undergraduate/graduate student in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, digital filmmaking, digital media, graphic design, or a development-related field.
Application Perks:
*Certificate of internship
*Letter of recommendation (only for commendable work)
LOCATION: Ojodu, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria (Remote positions may be considered).
Send your application letter and CV to the HR Officer at info@girlchildart.org and copy gcaf2u@gmail.com.
Indicate the position on the subject of the email. Slots open until complete.
Please note that we shall contact only the shortlisted candidates.
About Girl Child Art Foundation Nigeria(GCAF)
Girl Child Art Foundation (GCAF) is Nigeria’s foremost girl-centered non-profit organization that delivers creative programs. GCAF provides a platform for underserved girls to explore their inherent innovative strength and enable positive social transformation using the Arts.