Do you want to do work that matters? Do you want to help improve the lives of some of the most hardworking people in Africa, while also reducing carbon emissions? Do you want to use your skills to advance Africa towards a zero-carbon future, not just to make a living? Ampersand is your answer.
About Ampersand
Ampersand is Africa’s first electric transport energy company headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, with a presence in Nairobi, Kenya. We‘re achieving the world’s first true mass-market shift to electric vehicles, a vital tipping point in the fight against climate change.
East Africa’s 5 million moto taxi drivers are some of the hardest working people on the planet. Many days these drivers work more than 13 hours yet end up with little money in their pockets. Our energy and vehicle service platforms offer savings that can double a driver’s income.
Our electric motorcycles offer superior performance than the petroleum bikes and have zero tailpipe emissions. They produce 75% less lifecycle greenhouse emissions than petrol motorbikes using grid power, and 98% less on renewables.
In order to accomplish all this, we are building a world class team of mission-driven innovators, engineers, and managers that are ready to serve humbly and address the hard problems.
About the role
Ampersand seeks a communications & marketing Intern who will ensure proper events coverage, social media management, collaborating with a global PR firm, and contribute to digital media production to establish a strong digital presence for Ampersand.
Key Responsibilities
Event Planning
- Organizing events such as product launches, conferences, trade shows, press conferences and others.
- Collaborating on post-event evaluations to provide recommendations for future improvement.
Social Media Management:
- Implement social media strategies to enhance the company’s online presence and engage with target audiences.
- Create and curate compelling content for various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
- Monitor social media channels, respond to inquiries and comments, and manage online communities.
- Analyze social media metrics and generate reports to measure the effectiveness of campaigns.
- Conducting customer interviews and focus groups and processing these learnings into targeted media.
- Coordinate media relations activities, including press releases, media briefings, and interview opportunities.
Digital Media Creative Direction:
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to develop creative assets that align with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
- Ensure digital media materials are optimized for various channels and devices.
- Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance the company’s digital presence.
- Organizing events coverage (Video and photos), such as product launches, conferences, trade shows, press conferences, and others.
- Collaborating on post-event evaluations to provide recommendations for future improvement.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to develop creative assets that align with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
- Ensure digital media materials are optimized for various channels and devices.
- Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance the company’s digital presence
Ampersand is a good fit if:
- You are passionate about fighting climate change & promoting sustainable development
- You are a proactive problem solver with a drive for results
- You are excited to work in a fast-growing and dynamic organization
- You are adaptable and thrive in rapidly evolving environments
- You value diversity and community in the workplace.
- You enjoy a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- You are process-oriented
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or a related field.
- Preferably with 1 year of working with media production, public relations, social media management and event management
- Must have very strong English and Kiswahili writing and editing skills.
- Able to speak & write in Kiswahili and English
- Strong organizational and project management abilities
- Ability to quickly and accurately understand the company’s key messaging and communications objectives
- Proficiency in social media platforms and social media management tools.
- Basic understanding of digital media production and editing software.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Demonstrated creativity and ability to think outside the box.
- Familiarity with global PR practices and trends is a plus.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced and evolving industry.
Timing
ASAP
Compensation:
A competitive compensation package commensurate with Kenyan market rates and experience.
Job location
This role will be based in Nairobi Kenya.
Perks
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A competitive compensation package that commensurate with experience including health insurance and relocation support.
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A rare opportunity to make an impact in the world with a fast-growing start-up
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Connect and collaborate with engaging colleagues from diverse backgrounds
Please apply on the official website using the link(s) below
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