Max Drive Recruitment for Public Relations and Communications Intern

Max Drive - We are a team of passionate people and a leading technology-enabled company driven by a vision to solve the mobility challenges in Africa. We want to get people and goods to their destinations hitch-free. It is personal for us because we understand the frustration of epileptic transportation. We are making mobility safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable through the deployment of high-performance technologies and operators.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Public Relations and Communications Intern

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description 

• Supporting the Senior PR manager in implementing the company’s PR strategy.
• Creating engaging content for newsletters.
• Providing assistance to the PR manager with the scheduling and organizing of events.
• Giving input on marketing initiatives and suggesting creative ways to improve the company’s public image.
• Monitoring of media coverage on events and media releases that were issued and creating press clippings.
• Performing administrative duties.

Specifics
Writing and Editing:

• Corporate bios, Photo captions, Blogs, Project descriptions, Interviewing, Copyediting and Press releases and media advisories

Photo, Video and Graphics:

• Photo, video and audio editing
• Photography and videography
• Infographics
• Gifs, animations and graphics

Media Relations:

• Prepare media reports on assigned subjects. Identify and research opportunities to share Winrock stories with relevant journalists and media outlets.

Miscellaneous Communications and Administrative Support:

• Taking notes during meetings
• Create and manage PowerPoint presentations
• Report preparation for meetings and presentations
• Purchasing and expense reports
• Mail and shipping
• Event planning and coordination
• General administrative and communications support as assigned.

Requirements

• BA or B.Sc Degree in Public Relations, Communication, or Journalism.
• Excellent understanding of various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
• Efficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to prioritize your workload and keep to strict content deadlines.
• Willingness to attend corporate events on weekends.
• Basic budget management skills to track spending on sponsorships, events, and marketing material.
• Comfortable with public speaking and engaging with customers.
• Good research and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of copywriting and editing.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.