Communication and Marketing Intern
Job Purpose
The Communication and Marketing intern will work closely with the Policy, Research and Partnerships team to market and communicate IEK events and activities in a timely and effective manner. The role will also support the membership team and work on partnership projects on resource mobilization and advocacy activities.Key Responsibilities:
The marketing and communication intern will assist in:
- Managing
the IEK website and social media platforms; run communication campaigns
supporting various IEK projects.
- Serving
as media liaison – including organizing press conferences, media events,
and interviews.
- Maintaining
consistency of the IEK brand across all platforms.
- Handling
both internal and external communications.
- Writing
and editing newsletters, media briefs, blogs, news releases, opinion
editorials, etc.
- Drafting
correspondence, speeches, statements, talking points, and presentations.
- Collaborating
with the editorial committee on the Engineering in Kenya Magazine.
- Contributing
to the development and production of IEK publications.
- Responding
to member inquiries and provide customer support through digital and other
channels.
- Designing
and updating IEK marketing collateral (brochures, fliers, e-shots, etc)
- Coordinating
the creation of IEK videos and photo content.
- Managing
media-related resources (e.g., banners, branding materials).
- Developing
a concept for an IEK Engineering TV show and actively pursue sponsorship.
- Assisting
in the planning, promotion, and execution of IEK events.
- Contributing
to the development of branded IEK merchandise.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Candidate
must have graduated within the last three (3) years from a recognized
University with a Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Media
Studies, Marketing, or a related field.
Required Skills
- Strong
writing and editing skills
- Creativity
and attention to detail
- Good
understanding of social media and digital marketing
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability
to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic
graphic design or video editing skills is an added advantage
- Proactive,
organized, and results-oriented