CTICC: Communications Internship Programme 2024

Role Purpose: the Communications Graduate forms part of the Communications team and will assist in growing the CTICC’s media presence, both online and in traditional media, through innovative marketing, corporate website updates and brand management. The role entails a keen eye for detail, project management skills and a thorough understanding of the media landscape.

Reporting to the: Head of Marketing

Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assist in updating the CTICC social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Maintain communication with our social media audience.
• Work with the Marketing team to increase the efficacy of social media marketing campaigns.
• Assist in implementing social media tactics that are aligned to SEO strategies.
• Set and meet monthly goals for each social media platform.
• Have a keen eye for visual representation and be able to take photographs of staff when necessary. 
• Maintain and update a media contact list.
• Assist with drafting CTICC press releases.
• Keep abreast of current trends and events at CTICC.
• Assist the Head of Marketing with drafting internal announcements and newsletters.
• Assist with report writing and internal presentations.
• Assist with any internal communications projects.
• Regularly check that all information displayed on the official website is accurate.
• Liaise with ICT to correct any mistakes or outdated information on the official website.
• Ensure that staff events (summary and photos) are captured on the intranet (collaborate with Marketing)
• Evaluate the presentation of the website and intranet to ensure that it is user friendly and systematic.  
• Maintain positive relationships with media outlets and relevant government departments through effective communication.
• Assist the Head of Marketing with maintaining a stakeholder database.

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree preferably in:

1. Journalism,
2. Communications
3. Marketing
4. Public Relations

• Computer literate – MS Office / Microsoft 365 proficient.

Skills and Competences:

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Willingness and Eagerness to learn.
• The ability to build effective relationships.
• Demonstrate a professional, confident and ‘can do’ attitude at all times.
• The ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Be able handle confidential and sensitive information.