The Marketing Intern will play a key role in supporting the Marketing & Partnerships Manager and the Marketing Associate in driving WYLDE International’s marketing, communication, and partnership initiatives. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented, and creative individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow in a fast-paced environment. The intern will gain hands-on experience across content creation, campaign execution, partnership coordination, and event support.

Marketing Support & Content Creation

• Assist in planning and executing marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Draft compelling content for social media, the website, newsletters, and email marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather stories, insights, and content ideas that showcase WYLDE’s impact.
• Manage day-to-day activities across WYLDE’s social media platforms, including posting, responding to comments, and tracking engagement.
• Draft, proofread, and schedule email marketing campaigns using approved templates and tools.
• Support the development of marketing collateral such as brochures, presentations, posters, infographics, and case studies.
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify trends, opportunities, and audience preferences.

Partnerships Support

• Research and identify potential partners aligned with WYLDE’s mission, programs, and strategic goals.
• Assist in preparing partnership proposals, pitch decks, briefs, and agreements.
• Maintain and update the partnership database, ensuring accurate tracking of outreach, engagements, and follow-up actions.
• Support coordination of partnership meetings by scheduling, preparing agendas, and documenting minutes and next steps.

Event Coordination

• Assist in planning and delivering events, webinars, masterclasses, training sessions, and workshops with internal teams and strategic partners.
• Coordinate event logistics such as venue booking, equipment setup, registration management, attendee follow-up, and post-event reporting.
• Ensure effective communication with participants, partners, and stakeholders before, during, and after events.
• Support the development of event reports, impact summaries, and engagement analytics.

Administrative Support

• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of marketing materials, requesting restocking when necessary.
• Track, document, and report on marketing and partnership activities, providing timely updates to the Marketing & Partnerships Manager.
• Organise and maintain an accessible archive of marketing collateral, media, content resources, and partnership documentation.
• Handle internal and external correspondence related to marketing and partnership initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic knowledge of digital marketing, social media management, and content creation.
• Familiarity with design tools is an added advantage.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and/or Google Workspace.
• Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship, SME support, or development programs is a plus.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Creativity & Innovation: Ability to generate fresh, engaging content ideas and think outside the box.
• Attention to Detail: Produces high-quality, error-free work and maintains organised documentation.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication tailored to different audiences.
• Proactiveness: Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and completes tasks with minimal supervision.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams, partners, and stakeholders.
• Time Management: Handles multiple tasks, prioritises effectively, and meets deadlines.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adjusts well to shifting priorities.
• Digital Savvy: Comfortable using digital tools, social platforms, and emerging technologies.