2024 Communications & Advocacy Intern Programme at IJR
IJR seeks to appoint a Communications & Advocacy Intern, to be based in Cape Town. The purpose of the Communications Intern is to assist the Communications and Advocacy team with internal communications, media monitoring, online profiling of the Institute and monitoring and evaluation, as well as ad hoc tasks that may arise, including events management.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with content for the organisational newsletter
- Update and report on IJR ‘news and events’
- Assist with marketing and branding
- Assist with the development of online campaigns and messages
- Conduct media monitoring and produce media clippings
- Conduct media research and Google analytics
- Assist with website and social media updates
- Assist with media relations
- Assist with adhoc programme and administration tasks
- Assist with event planning and logistics
- Work across the spectrum of communication tasks which will include social media marketing, media relations media tracking/monitoring, photography, website management and events management among others
Requirements:
- Diploma, BA in Marketing, Communications or Journalism
- Writing skills in English and preferably another South African language
- Computer literacy: Microsoft Office
- Understanding of the usage of social media for organisations
- Decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Confidence
- Communication skills
- Creative and pro-active
- Responsible and accountable
- Organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to learn new things
To apply, submit your CV with a minimum of two references, a motivational letter and written sample of your work (published article, blog entry – not academic) to Ms. Elisha Kotze, Operations Manager: email address, ekotze@ijr.org.za
Only applications with ALL the required documentation will be accepted.
For more about the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, refer to www.ijr.org.za