Communication and Media Intern at Five Teams Empowerment Initiative (5TEi)

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Five Teams Empowerment Initiative (5TEi) seeks a Communication and Media Intern to support visibility, storytelling, and public engagement. The intern will create content, manage social media, and document project activities. Requires bachelor's degree or diploma in communication or related field.

• Full-time internship in Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria.
• Opportunity to gain experience in NGO communication and media.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in mass communication or related field required.

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Five Teams Empowerment Initiative (5TEi) is a Frontline National Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with dual mandate in Humanitarian and Development work and has presence states in Nigeria with most of its work in Northeastern in Nigeria. Its programming landscape covers addressing needs and building capacities for resilience and responsive communities through focusing on five (5) key sectors of Healthcare and Health Systems, Nutrition and Livelihood, Education: and Behavioral Change, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, General Protection and Gender Mainstreaming. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Communication and Media Intern Location: Maiduguri, Borno Job Type: Full-Time Purpose of the Position The Communication and Media Intern will support 5TEi in enhancing its visibility, storytelling, and public engagement through effective communication strategies and media content creation. The intern will assist in documenting project activities, managing digital platforms, and promoting the organization’s mission, impact, and values. Key Responsibilities: Content Creation and Storytelling: Develop engaging content for social media, newsletters, reports, and website updates. Write success stories, human-interest stories, press releases, and blog articles. Capture photos, videos, and testimonials during project activities. Support in designing visual communication materials such as flyers, banners, and infographics. Social Media Management: Assist in managing the organisation’s social media accounts. Schedule and publish content across digital platforms. Monitor audience engagement and respond to comments/messages where necessary. Track social media performance and prepare analytics reports. Media and Public Relations: Support the preparation of media briefs and press kits. Assist in building and maintaining relationships with local media outlets. Help organise media coverage for events and campaigns. Documentation and Reporting: Document project activities through photography, videography, and written reports. Maintain an organized archive of media files and communication materials. Support in compiling monthly communication reports and impact stories. Branding and Visibility: Ensure all communication materials align with 5TEi branding guidelines. Promote organizational events, campaigns, and advocacy initiatives. Key Deliverables: Timely production of communication materials and content. Regular social media updates and engagement reports. High-quality photo/video documentation of projects. At least one impact story or success story per month. Support in increasing organizational visibility and audience engagement. Required Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or diploma (or currently studying) in mass communication, journalism, media studies, public relations, marketing, or related fields. Basic experience: in content creation, photography, videography, or social media management. Knowledge of graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or similar is an added advantage. Strong writing and editing skills. Familiarity with digital communication trends and NGO communication. Core Competencies and Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Creativity and storytelling ability. Photography and basic video-editing skills. Social media management skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Teamwork and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail. Safeguarding and Code of Conduct: The communication and media intern must: Uphold 5TEi’s safeguarding policies and code of conduct at all times. Maintain confidentiality and respect the dignity of beneficiaries. Ensure informed consent is obtained before taking photos, videos, or personal stories. Avoid any form of exploitation, abuse, harassment, or discrimination. Represent the organization professionally in all engagements. Attention: We are committed to a transparent recruitment process. No payment is required at any stage of this recruitment. Any individual requesting payment in money or kind in exchange for an employment opportunity is acting fraudulently and not on behalf of 5TEi. Dual employment is considered gross misconduct and hence not acceptable. The application should be sent through the indicated channel; else, the application will not be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage. 5TEi reserves the right to cancel any step or the whole of the recruitment process at any stage. Application Closing Date Not Specified. Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application, including a cover letter and resume, in a single PDF file to: recruitment@fiveteams.org and copy hr@fiveteams.org using the position as the subject of the email. Premium NGO Service Increase your chances of getting this job! Let our experts professionally update your CV and Cover Letter to meet international NGO standards. Get Started Now From ₦700 only