Marketing & Communications Intern at The People Practice

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Job Summary

• Our client is looking to hire a results-driven Marketing and Communications Intern who is agile, takes responsibility for their work and deliverables, and seeks to deliver meaningful results in everything they do.
• They will have a track record of successfully working in a fast-paced environment and a positive, upbeat attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform market analysis and research
• Assist with daily desk duties
• Track the Senior Associate’s emails and correspondence (that you are CC'd in)
• Design, present and execute social media plans and campaign ideas
• Monitor all social media platforms and Google Analytics for trending network news, ideas, and feedback
• Support with the planning and hosting of physical and/or virtual events
• Develop content for email campaigns and social media and see to the end-to-end delivery of the content for public consumption
• Contribute to the collection of data for reporting
• Maintain and update Company’s WordPress website
• Prepare meeting notes and manage the Marketing and Communications drive
• Keep organized, complete, and accurate electronic records of the network database
• Maintain complete, up-to-date employee records and information
• Maintain relationships with preferred vendors & service providers (website & graphics designers, event vendors) and ensure quality & performance
• Build, maintain and continuously improve Company’s online presence and stakeholder engagement, through all available channels.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and/or Mass Communications, with at least 2 years of work experience in a similar role in an entrepreneurial company
• Strong knowledge and familiarity of the Nigeria entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem
• Familiarity with managing social media platforms. This includes creating content for social media
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Web and social media savvy
• Have the following technical skills
• WordPress
• Design skills (Canva, can edit Photoshop & In-Design templates)
• Strong copywriting skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Highly motivated, focused, proactive, creative, flexible, organized, and able to balance multiple priorities
• Connecting personality, interacting with entrepreneurs, executives, and mentors, providing value for all engaged stakeholders
• Knowledge of the economic and business climate, activities, and trends in Africa
• Strong professionalism with high integrity and respect for confidentiality
• Excellent written & spoken English, communication & interpersonal skills
• Goal-oriented with a demonstrable and vettable track record of delivery
• Excellent professional judgment; ability to appropriately prioritize while consistently delivering high-quality, timely results
• Exceptional attention to detail (“zero defect” mindset)
• Self-managed, able to deliver on objectives with minimal guidance or supervision
• Proficient with G-Suite (especially Gmail, Google Doc, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Drive, and Google Calendar) and Microsoft Office
• Previous experience with other productivity tools & software (Slack, Salesforce, Trello,Notion) is a distinct plus
• At least two strong references from previous employers

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary
• A relaxed, and dynamic working environment with a highly qualified team
• Access to international professionals in 42 countries
• Access to High-Impact entrepreneurs and corporate executives
• Opportunity to have a significant impact on the developing local entrepreneurship ecosystem