Social and Digital Media Internship Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

The Social and Digital Media intern will play an active role in the development of Jacaranda Designs / Africa online community. The intern will maintain Jacarandas’ presence on various social media platforms and help create and publish content that is relevant to our customer base.

He/She will regularly analyze and report on the activity on social media networks as well as ensure Jacarandas website is maintained up to date.

He/She will also maintain Jacarandas’ archive of digital images, videos and other content. The intern will learn how to reach communities, and promote events or programs through the Internet and gain experience in social media platforms and the tools used to assess their performance.

Main Jobs Tasks and Responsibilities

Social Media

• Updating Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Linkedin, Instagram and all other relevant SM platforms
• Actively respond to posts or comments to bring value to users’ interaction with Jacaranda and all it’s initiatives
• Proactively post updates, news, announcements, events, comments using appropriate content and language
• Research on articles, stories, and any other content that would be relevant to our client base and post it on our Social Media pages in a manner that it invites conversation and interaction.
• Ensure to keep Jacarandas’ online presence remains up to date with relevant videos, photos and other content
• Grow Jacarandas’ online social networks by increasing fan-base and interactions
• Undertake any other Social Media tasks as assigned

Digital Media

• Take pictures and videos of events to be developed into content for the Jacaranda website and Social Media pages
• Upload and store photos and videos in the appropriate repository
• Complete digital media tasks as assigned

Analytics and Reporting

• Make use of Analytics tools to assess, measure and monitor activities and trends on all Jacarandas’ online presence
• Review data on the performance of social media platforms and adjust plans and strategies to optimize reach

Requirements

• Creative self starter comfortable with both taking initiative and working in collaboration
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills o Available to work at least 15 hours per week
• Familiarity with mainstream social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.
• Experience with Microsoft and Apple Mac applications, basic photo editing and video editing software, and Internet browsers.
• Experience with Photoshop and InDesign a plus

Candidates should maintain a positive attitude under pressure, exhibit a strong work ethic, and enjoy working with a wide range of personalities.

Most importantly, the candidate should be flexible and willing to take on multiple tasks in a startup environment.

This internship will benefit someone who is interested in marketing, communication, education, community development, and audience

How to Apply

Email: cv@dumaworks.com with the Title ‘Social & Digital Media Intern’