AMREF- eCommunications & Videography Intern

Position: eCommunications & Videography Intern

Location: Directorate of Communications, AMREF Headquarters

Duration: Up to 6 months starting October 2013

Time: The work will be full time with an expected amount of 37.5hours per week

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Writing Manager and Graphic Designer, the intern will provide support to e-communications and video activities for AMREF which includes updating of the AMREF websites, social media platforms and production/editing of AMREF videos. The internship will provide the opportunity to participate in as well as learn from and contribute to the various functions of the unit.

Key responsibilities

• Updating and maintaining of AMREF’s eCommunication tools – the websites, newsletters including gathering and writing of required content 
• Daily updates with engaging, interactive, posts on social media platforms, including, but not limited to: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn
• Push AMREF’s Stand Up for African Mothers campaign through online and social media sites
• Monitor news, peer organisations, and international events relevant to AMREF’s area of work in health
• Identify opportunities for AMREF to raise its voice and visibility through online and traditional platforms
• Identify AMREF’s activities, human interest stories, events etc to identify content for social media
• Assist in photography, filming and production of documentaries, clips, for AMREF including editing of the products
• Support the Communications Team in other areas, as needed

Qualifications and competencies

• Degree in Communications
• Diploma in website development or related field an added advantage
• Hands on experience in website development and management including updating and maintaining of eCommunication tools
• Strong awareness and experience of e-communications and social media platforms
• Developing, optimising and incorporating multimedia content (eg video, webcasts and blogs) into websites
• Photography skills and experience in filming and confidence using an editing programme, preferably Final Cut Pro. Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite applications
• Strong writing skills including ability to source and sense good human interest pieces
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail
• Team player
• Ability to work within deadlines

 See more at: http://www.amref.org/amref/en/info-hub/ecommunications--v-ideography-intern/#sthash.59qQ9tfI.dpuf