Title: Marketing and Communications Intern
Positions: 2 (1 in Kisumu and 1 in Machakos)
Reporting to: Marketing and Communications Lead
Start date: Immediately
Application deadline: Open until filled
ABOUT TEACH FOR KENYA
Established in 2019, we are a registered Non-governmental Organization under the NGO Act
in Kenya. We aim to tackle education inequality by providing quality education to every
Kenyan child, irrespective of their socio-economic background, in line with Sustainable
Development Goal 4.
We are part of the Teach for All network, a growing global community of 63 independent,
locally-led, and governed partner organizations with a shared vision of expanding education
opportunities to all children in their respective countries and communities.
Marketing and Communications Team
The Marketing and Communications team ensures that local contextualized realities and
priorities inform our 360° marketing communications approaches. The team is responsible
for developing and implementing the organization’s communications strategy in Kenya,
collaborating closely with other departments, Fellows, partner schools, donors, and other
strategic partners.
Your Role
We are looking for two dynamic and creative Marketing and Communications Interns:
Storyteller and Content Creator. In this role, the incumbents will assist the organization’s
efforts to tell compelling stories, such as the experiences of our Fellows and partners in
Kisumu and Machakos.
They will focus on developing brand storytelling across the written form, photos, videos, and
audio. This role requires a journalistic approach, with the ability to identify potentially
impactful stories and develop them into clear narratives that resonate with set audiences and
partners.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Storytelling
● Play a key role in developing storytelling and content production strategies and
approaches.
● Identify and develop powerful stories highlighting the impact of Teach For Kenya,
Fellows, projects, and partners’ work.
● Assist in creating written content, photo essays, videos, and audio stories that capture
the essence of our work in Kisumu and Machakos.
● Collaborate with internal teams, Fellows, and partners to gather necessary
information, conduct interviews, and produce multimedia content.
● Identify innovative formats, trends, and platforms to disseminate content, ensuring it
resonates with diverse audiences.
Content Creation
● Create and oversee the production of Fellow and Teach For Kenya stories.
● Manage a content calendar to ensure timely delivery of storytelling projects.
● Work with regional Leadership Development Coaches to ensure content is relevant
and aligned with Teach For Kenya’s brand and messaging.
● Ensure storytelling approaches are continually refined using analytics, audience
insights, and feedback to improve impact.
Strategic Communications
● Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive storytelling strategy aligned
with Teach For Kenya’s communications goals and regional priorities, contributing to
thought leadership.
● Build strong partner and Fellow relationships to identify and develop impactful stories
continuously.
● Engage with key media outlets to amplify Teach For Kenya’s storytelling efforts while
monitoring feedback to improve engagement.
● Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Lead to ensure all content
supports Teach For Kenya’s vision and mission.
Brand Experience
● Serve as a regional subject matter expert on brand standards across communications
channels, ensuring adherence to set brand guidelines.
● Assist in creating impactful brand campaigns, working closely with other
departments and regional partner schools.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
● Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a relevant field.
● At least 1 – 2 years of professional experience in editorial, content creation, journalism,
or communications, with a strong portfolio of storytelling work.
● Experience in strategic communications, developing and implementing
communication strategies that align with organizational goals and drive engagement.
● Experience working in a non-profit, communications agency, or media organization
preferred.
● Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple
projects and deliver high-quality content on time.
● Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Premier
Pro.
● Technically proficient in photography and videography.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging
to different audiences.
HOW TO APPLY
Please email your resume with three professional referees and a one-page cover letter to
[email protected]. Please use Marketing and Communications Intern as your email
subject line. Your cover letter should include why you are interested in Teach For Kenya and
this position. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
