Communication and Content Intern at Initiative for Agricultural Intervention and Developmental Integration

Position Summary:

• The Communications and Content Intern will support the organization’s communication strategy by developing high-quality content, managing social media platforms, and assisting in the documentation of project outcomes and success stories. This role is ideal for a creative and proactive individual with a passion for storytelling, digital media, and promoting social change through compelling communication.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation and Documentation:

• Assist in writing blogs, newsletters, reports, success stories, and press releases.
• Support in editing and proofreading program-related documents and publications.
• Collect testimonials, case studies, and impact stories from project sites and beneficiaries.

Social Media and Digital Engagement:

• Help manage and grow the organization’s social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, LinkedIn, YouTube) through daily content creation and posting.
• Create visually appealing content including graphics, captions, infographics, and short videos using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, cap cut, etc
• Monitor trends and engagement, and suggest improvements to increase reach and visibility.

Events and Campaign Support:

• Assist in the planning and promotion of events, webinars, campaigns, and launches.
• Document program activities and community events through photography, videography, and real-time posts.

Website and Media Support:

• Update content on the organization’s website as required.
• Assist in preparing communication materials for donors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Maintain an archive of photo and video content for organizational use.

Gender and Inclusive Communication:

• Ensure that all content developed is inclusive, gender-sensitive, and reflective of the diversity of the communities served.
• Support the promotion of gender equity and youth voices in communication outputs.

Requirements:

• Education: Recent serving NYSC graduate/ND (Diploma) in Mass Communication, Media Studies, Journalism, English, Development Studies, or a related field.

Skills:

• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media management and analytics tools.
• Basic design and video editing skills using tools like Canva, Adobe Photoshop, capcut or Premiere Pro.
• Excellent social media management and engagement with different stakeholders
• Ability to manage IAIDI- Nigeria’s social media pages and maintain strict professionalism and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to craft human-interest stories with impact.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and an eye for visual storytelling.

Desirable:

• Experience volunteering or interning with an NGO.
• Understanding of gender-sensitive and inclusive communication practices.
• Willing to abide by IAIDI-Nigeria code of conduct

Learning Opportunities:

• Gain practical experience in nonprofit communications and media production.
• Build a professional portfolio of published content and digital campaigns.
• Receive mentorship and exposure to advocacy and development storytelling.