Media and Communications Intern

Position Summary

Search is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate Communications/Media intern to help and support the development and implementation of the communications strategy.

This role requires a dynamic candidate with excellent communications skills and relevant experience, with the expertise to develop and adapt a range of robust and effective, proactive, and reactive digital communications to a variety of internal and external audiences.

Role and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Media and Communications Manager, the Media and Communication Intern will be responsible for: 

• Support and coordinate with Project team members on delivering project's communications materials; 
• Review and update communications materials and projects briefs;
• Be accountable for working with and supporting the Media and Communications Manager on the day-to-day planning, briefing, scheduling, and executing of social media content and activities;
• Support in the delivery of the social plans, including creating innovative and on-trend content;
• Assist in managing Seach's social media channels and communications;
• Assist in monitoring Search's social media accounts, ensuring to respond to queries and interactions promptly;
• Assist in the creation of the monthly calendars of social media content for Search and key programs by the organization;
• Providing weekly summaries of all activities and results, and working proactively to make suggestions and recommendations on how to improve;
• Providing support to the wider team with events and social content when required;
• Assist in following through the implementation of all plans by initiating activities, developing concepts, and contacting any communication partners needed in the implementation;
• Visit program venues/events / and others to create a photo and video gallery to use with communication;
• Support in the campaigns brainstorming sessions;
• Attend internal meetings with Program teams, MEAL, and other support departments within Search;
• Provide support in the procurement process as raising Prs, drafting TORs, etc.; and 
• Assist with any other duties as requested by the direct supervisor

Required Profile 

The following skills and experience are expected:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or related field;
• Proficiency in English and Arabic (written and spoken);
• Ability to work on design software such as Photoshop (preferable);
• Knowledge of and experience using a variety of social media channels;
• A creative thinker who enjoys writing and creating content;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Self-motivated team player;
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• The ability to multitask; and
• Great interpersonal skills