Digital Communications Intern

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Company Details
Industry: Banking
Description: One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty.
Job Description

We are looking for a passionate Digital Communications Intern to support the creation and coordination of digital storytelling and editorial content across our platforms. You will report to the Editorial & Digital Marketing Senior Specialist and work with other Communications team members to support project management, content development and coordination. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and driven individual to gain hands-on experience in strategic communications and social impact storytelling. This is a paid internship. The internship is to start in October.

 

Responsibilities

 

Project Coordination: You will work with teams to meet on project timelines, mobilize resources, and update content planning workflows (including content calendars and production schedules).

 

Content Creation: You will participate in brainstorming sessions to generate fresh concepts for our employer branding portfolio and youth and women marketing efforts.

 

Copywriting Support: You will draft engaging copy for social media, newsletters, and other employer branding content.

 

Production Logistics: You will coordinate interviews and video shoots; schedule participants, prepare interview scripts, and support on-the-ground production needs.

 

Editorial Support: You will assist with a range of editorial tasks, including compiling a monthly content digest for internal use and supporting the development of other written materials as needed.

 

Career Growth and Development

 

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we deeply invest in our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training, and regular feedback on your performance. We’ll hold career reviews every one-three months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and gain rewarding technical experience.

 

Qualifications

 

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

 

Degree or diploma in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Media Studies, Public Relations, or a related field.

 

Passion for storytelling, social impact, and digital content creation.

 

Well-written and verbal communication skills (English) with previous writing and copywriting experience.

 

Motivated, attentive to detail, open to feedback, and proactive

 

Prior experience in social media management (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, TikTok).

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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