Communications Intern at Ashoka

Ashoka is the world’s largest community of leading social entrepreneurs and pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship over 40 years ago. We support a network of more than 4,000 Ashoka Fellows across 90 countries who have implemented systems-changing solutions to human and environmental challenges globally. By collaborating with our Fellows and social entrepreneurs, Ashoka identifies patterns and key levers to help society adopt a new framework for a world where everyone is a changemaker. Through the “Everyone a Changemaker” movement, Ashoka envisions a world where every person has the agency and skills to make positive changes in their communities

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Intern

Location: Lagos
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent 

Key Responsibilities

• Creating compelling media, marketing, and fundraising content.
• Supporting storytelling projects that highlight African changemakers.
• Managing Ashoka Africa’s social media channels, including content scheduling, engagement, and analytics.
• Drafting newsletters, media alerts, and press releases.
• Designing marketing assets such as flyers, graphics, and digital content.
• Updating and maintaining Ashoka’s website and content platforms.
• Assisting in organizing and promoting events, both online and in person.
• Contributing new ideas to expand Ashoka’s reach and visibility in Africa.

What We are Looking For

• We are looking for an energetic, passionate communicator who is eager to use storytelling to drive social impact. The ideal candidate will possess:
• A Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Strong grasp of branding, digital trends, and content marketing.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and social media tools.
• Basic skills in photo/video shooting and editing.
• A collaborative spirit with the ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: africa@ashoka.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.