Digital Communications Intern

About the role

CorpsAfrica Uganda is looking for a Digital Communications Intern in Kampala to support its communications work, including designing graphics and content for social media, websites, email, presentations, events, print materials and fundraising campaigns.

Key responsibilities

• Create on-brand graphics for social media, websites, email, presentations, events, print materials and fundraising campaigns using pre-approved templates and brand guidelines.
• Design promotional materials for print, web and digital use, including infographics, social media graphics, flyers and one-pagers.
• Assist with editing and adapting content for social media, including graphics, photos, short-form video and copy.
• Help schedule social media content and monitor comments and inboxes, escalating questions or issues to the right team.
• Review and select stories, photos and other content from country offices for global social media channels.
• Create mockups and visual concepts for merchandise and promotional materials.
• Maintain a central library of communications assets such as logos, templates, photos, videos and digital files.
• Support the Digital Media Manager and other communications staff with design, content production and other projects as assigned.

Required profile

• Degree or advanced coursework in graphic design, communications, marketing, digital media or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience creating graphics and communications materials through internships, employment, consulting, freelance, volunteer or other work.
• Experience creating engaging social media and digital content for an organization, business or client.
• Strong interest in nonprofit communications, African affairs or international development.
• Ability to take creative direction and feedback and turn it into high-quality work, and to work independently from concept to completion while meeting deadlines.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in Canva and graphic design skills; Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Basic video editing and short-form video content.
• Original graphic design: candidates must be able to create their own graphics independently using tools such as Canva, and AI-generated artwork in a portfolio is strongly discouraged.