Graphic Design, Media and Communications Intern

About this role

ARISE is a women-led non-profit based in Borno that focuses on empowering people affected by hardship through training, skills development and advocacy. They are offering a 6-month Graphic Design, Media and Communications internship with potential extension based on performance and organizational needs. The role involves supporting ARISE’s communication, advocacy and visibility by creating visual and written content for digital and print platforms, under supervision. The internship provides hands-on experience in graphic design, social media content creation, basic video editing, digital storytelling and documentation of activities, with opportunities to build a professional portfolio in the humanitarian and development sector.

What you would do

• Design graphics, flyers, posters, banners, presentations, infographics and other communication materials for ARISE programmes and activities.
• Create and schedule content for the organisation's social media platforms.
• Develop visual and written content for advocacy campaigns, awareness activities and community engagement initiatives.
• Assist in basic video editing, photography, voice-over production and multimedia storytelling.
• Contribute to newsletters, success stories and programme highlights.
• Document project activities through photos, videos, interviews and written reports with appropriate consent and safeguarding.
• Maintain social media content calendars and branding consistency across materials.
• Conduct basic research to support communication materials, campaigns and infographics.
• Collaborate with programme teams to translate project activities into stories and visual content.
• Assist in collecting social media engagement data and contribute to performance reports.

What they are asking for

• Basic knowledge of graphic design principles, visual storytelling and digital content creation.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW or similar.
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Interest or advantage in photography, video editing, animation or multimedia production.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Creativity, attention to detail, willingness to learn and openness to feedback.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage tasks within timelines.
• Genuine interest in humanitarian work, community development, advocacy and social impact.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with common office applications.
• Portfolio of previous design or creative work (advantage).

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