Marketing Intern at ART X

ART X is a pioneering cultural organisation that creates platforms and experiences to celebrate and amplify Africa's culture. Founded in 2012 by Tokini Peterside-Schwebig, our flagship platforms include: ART X Lagos — the leading international art fair in West Africa; ART X Live! — a unique fusion of live music and art; and the Access ART X Prize — an annual award championing emerging artists across Africa and its Diaspora.

We aim to harness the power of culture to unlock the potential of Nigeria and Africa, and we collaborate closely with exceptional creatives and cultural entrepreneurs who share our passion for cultivating energised, dynamic identities for Africa and its people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Marketing Intern

Location: Lagos
Duration: 4 Months

Job Summary

• ART X  is excited to offer a dynamic and hands-on internship programme for a cohort of enthusiastic, and energetic individuals to contribute to our upcoming campaign season and 10th year anniversary fair.
• This 4-month paid internship will run from August to November, providing a unique opportunity to gain practical experience and contribute meaningfully to the operations of the leading international art fair in West Africa. 
• Over the course of the programme, interns will become integral members of their respective teams, providing support while gaining valuable experience. These teams include: Admin, Guest Relations and Marketing.
• This is a full-time, in-person internship programme, based in Lagos for four months, from August to November. NYSC candidates are welcome to apply. All interns must provide their own laptop and smartphone.
• This programme offers a pathway for the Admin Intern role in particular to transition into an extended Intern position after the initial 4 months.

Focus:

• Supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of our Marketing team by providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure efficient execution of marketing campaigns, sponsorship initiatives, and partnership projects. 

Responsibilities

• Support the Marketing team in the development, implementation, coordination of marketing strategies, campaigns, and activities.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Marketing team, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Review all marketing assets produced against the brand guidelines and approved copy and design mock-ups to ensure they are error free. 
• Assist in planning and executing marketing events, sponsorship activities, and partnership initiatives by coordinating logistics, materials, and on-site support.
• Assist in managing relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring all paperwork is administered correctly and the timely delivery and quality of services.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate is a graduate with a passion for art and culture.
• You are  detail-oriented, highly organised, and proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Other key requirements include:

• A minimum of a  Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• A strong cultural alignment with ART X’s values of excellence, ownership, kindness, integrity - consistently going the extra mile as a catalyst for change
• A genuine passion for art and culture, and alignment with ART X’s values and mission
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Respect for confidentiality and professional conduct
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Docs

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter, as well as a written statement sharing your motivation and career aspirations to: careers@artxlagos.com using “Intern (Marketing)” as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.