Marketing Intern at Peoplelink Consultants Ltd in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Marketing Intern

    Peoplelink Consultants LtdNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    1 week ago

    Apply by

    25 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Internship
    Human Resources & Recruitment
    Marketing & Communications

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    Job Description

    This is a full-time, on-site marketing internship based in Nairobi. The intern will support the marketing team with social media, content creation, market research, campaigns, and other day-to-day marketing activities. This role offers practical experience in a consulting environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Assist with social media management
    • Create content for various platforms
    • Conduct market research
    • Support marketing campaigns
    • Handle other day-to-day marketing activities

    Required Qualifications

    • Interest in marketing and communications
    • Basic understanding of social media platforms
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to work in a team
    • Proactive and eager to learn

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Marketing & Communications

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Marketing

    Field of Study

    Marketing

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Send your CV to jobs@peoplelink.co.ke with the job title as the subject line.

    Show Marketing Curiosity Beyond the Classroom

    This internship is your chance to turn theory into practice. Hiring managers want to see that you already play with content, follow brands, and understand what makes people click.

    1. Build a mini portfolio: Even if you have no formal experience, create sample social media posts, a content calendar, or a mock campaign for a brand you admire. Show it in your application or bring it to the interview.

    2. Know the tools: Familiarize yourself with Canva, Google Analytics, and social media scheduling tools like Buffer or Hootsuite. Mention your comfort level in your CV.

    3. Research Peoplelink Consultants: Understand their services, clients, and recent projects. Tailor your application to show how you can add value to their marketing efforts.

    4. Highlight soft skills: Marketing is collaborative. Emphasize your communication, teamwork, and time management skills with concrete examples from school projects or volunteer work.

    5. Prepare for a practical test: Many marketing internships include a quick task like drafting a social media post or analyzing a campaign. Practice writing engaging copy and basic data interpretation.

    6. Show you're a fast learner: Marketing trends change quickly. Give an example of a new tool or trend you picked up recently and how you learned it.

    7. Ask smart questions: In the interview, ask about the team's current marketing goals, the tools they use, and what a successful intern looks like. This shows genuine interest.

    8. Follow up professionally: Send a thank-you email within 24 hours of the interview, reiterating your enthusiasm and summarizing what you discussed. Keep it concise and error-free.

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    Tags

    social media
    content creation
    market research
    campaigns
    marketing