P.O.

Box 2852-00606, Nairobi,

Kenya.
+ 254 741658287
recruitment@akilinetwork.com

OPEN POSITION

HOPES AND DREAMS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Job Title: PR and Communications Intern
Contract Term: 6 months with possibility of extension
Start Date: Immediately
Compensation: Stipend
Reports to: Senior Marketing and Communications Manager
Location: Akili Network Office

The Hopes and Dreams Internship Program

The Akili Network Hopes and Dreams Internship Program is aimed at offering aspiring
professionals with the opportunity to grow their talent and prepare to take on bigger career
opportunities that come their way, now and in the future. Our hope is that this internship
program provides a steppingstone to the achievement of individual hopes and dreams.

Opportunity
The PR and Communications Internship is a part of the Akili Network’s Hopes and Dreams
Internship program. Akili Network which is operating Akili Kids! is seeking a passionate and
ambitious candidate to fill a junior role in the Marketing and Communications Department.
The PR and Communications Intern will be a key team player in the Marketing and
Communications team making sure, nothing slips through the cracks. This person will
potentially assist the team with client meeting agendas, monthly reports, media monitoring,
client correspondence, media and influencer pitching, case studies, award entries and other
elements as needed. The Intern will also provide general team management support,
including creating and updating content calendars, managing project timelines, supporting
content creation (including Blog content), and scheduling meetings and conference calls.

Responsibilities
1. Media monitoring and research on the industry, trends, events, competition and other
related areas.
2. Media list building, proactive media outreach and development of media materials and
pitches.
3. Support of product delivery logistics such as press releases, newsletters, LinkedIn posts
etc.
4. Research and vetting of influencers to identify partnerships and publish content to client
social media pages.

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P.O. Box 2852-00606, Nairobi,
Kenya.
+ 254 741658287
recruitment@akilinetwork.com

5. Assess media trends and industry landscape to identify/evaluate opportunities that

amplify the company’s priorities.
6. Work with the Analytics to review measurement dashboards and support coverage
tracking.
7. Plan and execute programs under the guidance and direction of a higher-level
supervisor.
8. Participate in meetings as advised.
9. Support all marketing and communications team administration.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will combine as many, if not all, of the following characteristics:

• Aptitude for the basics of public relations, media relations, and influencer relations.
• Media relations and social media experience; familiarity with media relations software
tools.
• High degree of attention to detail in all areas, from performing research to crafting the
brand’s public-facing materials.
• Positive, professional, and flexible attitude.
• Proven ability to effectively organize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, remain organized and multi-task on a deadline.
• Effective listening, strong written and verbal skills and confident style in
communicating with teammates and colleagues.
• Ability to make quick and critical decisions in consultation with immediate manager.
• Self-motivated, takes initiative and follows through – anticipates account team needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet research.
• A degree in PR/Communications or previous PR agency and background required (6
months - 1 year)

Akili Network
Our ambition is simple – to become the most trusted children’s and family brand in sub-
Saharan Africa. If you are an aspiring communications professional that shares our
Social Purpose values of embracing imagination, educating and entertaining children,
enabling the liberation of greatness and making a positive impact, then there's a home for
you at Akili Network.

How to apply
Ready to join our Hopes and Dreams PR and Communications Internship? Apply for this
opportunity by: Sending your resume and a one-minute video sharing your life’s hopes
and dreams and how this internship will help you move a step closer to achieving
them. The resume and video should be sent to recruitment@akilinetwork.com before
19th June 2021.

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