Social Media Intern at Pulse Nigeria

Pulse is Africa’s leading innovative media company, informing and engaging Africa’s young audience - and providing expansive media reach and creative marketing solutions to partners. We run news websites and social channels and marketing and production across Francophone and Anglophone West Africa and East Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Social Media Intern

Location: Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Internship

Position Summary

• We are looking for a creative and proactive Social Media Intern to join the Pulse Nigeria team. 
• As an intern, you will support the social media and content team in creating engaging video and written content for our platforms. 
• You'll assist in community management, content planning, trend research, and performance tracking, contributing to the growth of our brand and audience engagement.
• This internship offers hands-on experience in digital media and content creation, giving you the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry while working in a vibrant, pan-African media company.

Duties and Responsibilities
As a Social Media Intern, you will:

• Support in creating video content and written copy for Pulse Nigeria’s social media channels.
• Help draft captions, headlines, and descriptions that capture attention and encourage interaction.
• Assist in scheduling content (posts, stories, reels) across Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.
• Engage with our online community by liking, responding to comments/messages, and moderating comments.
• Monitor social media trends and share ideas that align with what’s trending.
• Help track performance using tools like Instagram Insights and TikTok Analytics.
• Assist in creating basic social media reports for the team to review.
• Attend team brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas for campaigns and content.
• Participate in event coverage (on-site or online), helping document and post in real time.
• Work with team members from editorial, video, and sales to ensure content goals are aligned.

Requirements
What we’re looking for:

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 0 - 1 year work experience.
• Passion for digital media, content creation, and social media.
• Basic knowledge of platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Familiarity with content creation tools like Canva, CapCut, or similar (a plus).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and take feedback positively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• A team player with a creative mindset.

Application Closing Date
26th June, 2025.