Animation & Design Intern - Marketing at Cambridge University Press South Africa

About the job
Cambridge University Press is an educational publisher with a strong global presence. Through its company based in Cape Town, Cambridge University Press South Africa publishes and sells school textbooks for local curricula across Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Role

We are looking to appoint an Animation & Design Intern to join our Marketing team, reporting to the Marketing Lead. The position is based in Cape Town.

In this role, the incumbent will join a small team that handles a wide range of digital marketing initiatives for multiple markets across Sub-Saharan Africa. You’ll have the opportunity to share and grow your skills in 2D animation and design, collaborate across teams to develop and optimise campaigns, and get exposed to a range of business functions.

Key Responsibilities

•  Plan, develop and adapt marketing designs and animations as briefed, according to brand guidelines
•  Support the Marketing team in planning, developing and delivering campaigns, admin, and research
•  Participate in weekly team meetings and other formal and informal meetings and mentoring sessions
•  In consultation with your line manager, complete relevant courses and certifications, and participate in peer-to-peer skills training and departmental training sessions
•  Maintain a Portfolio of Evidence and Personal File

Key Requirements

•  Proficient in 2D animation software e.g. Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, etc
•  Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel and MS Teams
•  Experience in Canva, on social media and monday.com are a bonus
•  Ability to work remotely and access reliable internet, but also travel to the office from time to time as needed (especially initially)

Attributes

•  Confident, e.g. able to give your opinion, take critical feedback, and contribute to problem-solving
•  Proactive, e.g. take initiative to upskill, ask questions, dig deeper and explore trends
•  Willing to try new things, for example take on tasks beyond just animation and design, and adapt to changing processes
•  Organised, e.g. able to plan time effectively, meet deadlines, and maintain admin
•  Team player, e.g. supportive of team members, collaborative, willing to be part of company culture