Communications Intern at JUMO.WORLD

Job description

We are motivated by an ambitious purpose and inspired by the exceptional people that we work with and we are looking for a Communications Intern to join our Customer & Brand team. This position will be based in Cape Town and will report to the Communications Manager.

Job Purpose

Support the JUMO Customer and Brand team in reaching our strategic objectives as we share our work and story with the world, as well as contributing to increasing our brand visibility and reach with our key audiences

Key Responsibilities

• Support in media engagement and management including traditional, social and digital channels
• Support in content development for JUMO and JUMO product brands
• Update and maintain the tools and processes in the JUMO brand communications environment
• Support in communications and brand analytic

Capabilities

• Strategic and Tactical operational skills
• Ability to handle both big-picture thinking and day to day operations
• Administration of internal and external digital communications assets (Website, Blog, LinkedIn, Twitter etc.)
• Administration and co-ordination of work related to JUMO visibility (sponsorships, events, speaking engagements etc.) and media initiatives

Excellent written and Verbal communications skills

Assist in the development of high-quality, accessible and compelling content to share the JUMO story across multiple channels - including web, social media platforms, press releases, blogs, Q&As, speeches, editorials, infographics etc.

Interpersonal and Relationship Management Skills

• Develop and maintain strong, productive relationships with internal stakeholders
• Coordinate work with public relations agencies and outsourced suppliers as required

Commercial understanding and Ability to interpret data and insights

• Drive the identification, development, pitching and placement of JUMO related stories in top tier business, technology and financial media worldwide
• Collaborate with relevant functions to produce copy for product brand websites, collateral and press releases

Identification and Creation of workable solutions

• Work with subject matter experts in JUMO to develop and provide communications tools and processes to help advance JUMO strategic objectives in all markets
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, multi-task, prioritise and handle a diverse workload

Key Requirements 

• Bachelors degree in Journalism, Media, Communications or related field is essential
• Conversant in media measurement and analytics 
• Proven ability to think ahead, engage proactively and take initiative
• Firm grasp of business related computer skills including knowledge with PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Experience working in social media, public relations and/or copywriting is desirable
• Prior experience in effective communication with press is desirable