Digital Communications Intern

About the role

CorpsAfrica is looking for a full-time Digital Communications Intern based in Nairobi (Westlands). The intern supports the Digital Media Manager and other Communications staff with design, content production and social media tasks, working on projects ranging from graphics and promotional materials to short-form video.

Key responsibilities

• Create on-brand graphics for social media, websites, email, presentations, events, print materials and fundraising campaigns using approved templates and brand guidelines.
• Design promotional materials for print, web and digital use, including infographics, social media graphics, flyers and one-pagers.
• Assist with editing and adapting content for social media, including graphics, photos, short-form video and copy.
• Help schedule social media content and monitor comments and inboxes, escalating questions to the right team.
• Select relevant stories, photos and other content from country offices for global social media channels.
• Create mockups and visual concepts for merchandise and promotional materials.
• Maintain a central library of communications assets such as logos, templates, photos and videos.
• Support the Digital Media Manager and other Communications staff with routine design and content projects.

Required profile

• Degree or advanced coursework in graphic design, communications, marketing, digital media or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience creating graphics and communications materials through internships, employment, consulting, freelance, volunteer or other work.
• Experience creating social media and digital content for an organization, business or client.
• Strong interest in nonprofit communications, African affairs or international development.
• Ability to take creative direction and feedback and to work independently from concept to completion, meeting deadlines.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in Canva and graphic design skills; Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Basic video editing and short-form video content.
• Visual, writing and copyediting skills with attention to detail and brand consistency.
• Original graphic design: candidates must be able to create their own graphics in tools such as Canva, and AI-generated artwork in portfolios is strongly discouraged.