Communications Intern

Communications Intern

Company: Swisscontact Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Job Type: Contract (Paid Internship)

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Job Summary

Swisscontact Kenya is seeking a Communications Intern (Multimedia Content Production) to support the organization's communication and visibility initiatives through creative multimedia content production. The intern will produce engaging visual and digital content that showcases programme impact, supports stakeholder engagement, and enhances organizational visibility.

Key Responsibilities

Multimedia Content Production

• Capture high-quality photos and videos during events, field visits, and programme activities.
• Edit and produce multimedia content, including photographs, videos, reels, short-form videos, and other digital assets for social media, websites, presentations, and communication materials.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify content opportunities that showcase programme achievements and impact.
• Develop visual stories, interviews, event highlights, and post-event recap content for internal and external audiences.
• Organize and maintain digital content assets in line with organizational guidelines.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support the Country Communications Lead in communication activities.
• Perform other communication-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, Film Production, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Demonstrable skills in photography, videography, and multimedia content production.
• Knowledge of camera operation and mobile photography/videography techniques.
• Proficiency in content creation and editing tools such as:
• Canva
• Adobe Express
• CapCut
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Lightroom
• Microsoft Clipchamp
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Or similar software.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, digital content formats, and current content trends.
• Ability to transform programme activities and results into engaging visual stories.
• Graphic design skills will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Creativity and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and a proactive work approach.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Internship Details

• Contract Type: Paid Internship
• Duration: Initial 3-month contract, renewable based on satisfactory performance.
• Reporting To: Country Communications Lead.
• Start Date: As soon as possible or as mutually agreed.

How to Apply

Method of Application

Applicants must submit a portfolio or work samples demonstrating their photography, videography, editing, social media content creation skills and graphic design if applicable. Experience could be academic, personal, volunteer, freelance, or professional projects

The portfolio may include:

• Photography samples
• Short-form videos, reels, or edited video projects, including at least three samples such as an event highlights video, impact story/interview video, and social media content video
• Social media content or campaign materials
• Graphic design work (If available)

Applicants may provide a link to an online portfolio, Google Drive folder, YouTube/Vimeo channel, or social media page showcasing their work.

Interested applicants with all the required information should submit their applications via ken.hr@swisscontact.org by 6th August 2026 at 1800 hrs.

The email subject should be: Communications Intern

All applicants should have the legal right to work in Kenya.

Swisscontact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.