Communications Intern at Helen Keller International

Helen Keller International is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition and diseases of poverty. Cofounded by Helen Keller - and guided by her fierce optimism and belief in human potential - the organization delivers life-changing health solutions to vulnerable families where the need is great but access to care is limited. In the US, Africa, and Asia, Helen Keller’s proven, science-based programs empower people to create opportunities in their own lives and build lasting change.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Intern

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Description

• We seek a dynamic, self-starter to assist the communications and media officer.
• The Communications Internship position is a professional skills internship to assist the Communications Officer in implementing organizational communications and media strategies.
• The Communications Intern will work with the Communications Officer to fulfill organizational goals and initiatives related to programming and communications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting information, planning, and writing newsletters.
• Assist in designing fliers, graphics, and other communication materials
• Assist in drafting success stories
• Respond to internal communications inquiries
• Document media footprints
• Document relevant information relating to communications
• Frequently update the communications archives
• Update and maintain Helen Keller Nigeria’s social media presence, including daily monitoring, posting, scheduling, and reporting updates
• Provide input for creative strategies and social media campaigns
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Applicants will provide support in the following areas. Applicants with experience in at least 7 - 8 of these areas, and a willingness to expand their skillset should feel comfortable applying:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (English, Marketing / Communications, Advertising or Public Relations)
• Previous internship or related experience in communications, marketing, or media is a plus
• Understanding of the basic principles of communications/branding/content creation
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft essentials (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop is highly desired.
• Graphics design skills
• Video editing skill is a plus
• Possess excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Genuine enthusiasm for creating compelling communication materials
• Firm grasp of social media tools and platforms including Twitter, Instagram, etc
• Excellent writing skill is desired.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2023.