Media & Comms Intern
Islamic Relief Pakistan
PKR 30,000 • Published Date: • Islamabad, Pakistan (On-Site)
Description
Islamic Relief Pakistan is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Media Intern to join our team. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in media and communications within a reputable humanitarian organization. The ideal candidate will support our media activities by assisting in social media management, creating engaging content, and contributing to various digital and print campaigns. A strong foundation in media studies combined with creative skills will enable the intern to effectively communicate our mission and impact to diverse audiences. The Media Intern will work closely with the communications team, learning industry best practices and contributing fresh ideas to enhance our outreach efforts. This position requires a candidate eager to develop professional skills in content creation, copywriting, and photography while understanding the importance of ethical storytelling and brand consistency. Although not responsible for managing a team, the intern will collaborate with different departments, gaining valuable experience in project execution and media production.
Key features of the Internship:
- Gain valuable insights into the workings of development sector and a chance to develop key skills
- Get an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals within a dynamic INGO setup
- Exposure to the fieldwork and firsthand experience of working with the communities on ground
- An opportunity to develop technical proficiency and learn from industry experts
- Regular feedbacks to assess learnings and identify areas of improvement
Person Specification: It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with the organizational values & principles, vision and mission as well as commitment to its PSEAH (preventing sexual exploitation abuse and harassment) protocols. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy towards PSEAH and don’t support any action that promotes or encourages PSEAH.
Qualification: Bachelors/Master’s degree in Media & Comms
Experience: Fresh - Less than 1 Year (Fresh graduates from HEC recognized universities will be given preference)
Total Positions: 02
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- Screening clearance
- Receipt of satisfactory references
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding:
IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IR engages. IR expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to live and work in Pakistan. We are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.
DECLARATION:
By applying for this position with the organization;
Declarations # 1: I hereby confirm that I have never been involved and/or charged in violation of SEAH (Sexual Exploitation Abuse & Harassment) related concerns in my career.Declarations # 2: I confirm that the above information in the CV/Application is complete and correct and that any untrue or misleading information will give my employer the right to terminate any employment contract offered.Declarations # 3: I agree that information contained within this application and supporting documents (including "sensitive information”) may be accessed, stored and used and by the organization in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998
Responsibilities
- Assist in the management of Islamic Relief Pakistan’s social media channels by scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and responding to audience interactions.
- Create original and compelling content for social media platforms, newsletters, and campaign materials aligned with organizational goals and values.
- Support the copywriting process by drafting clear, concise, and persuasive messages tailored to varied audiences and communication channels.
- Capture high-quality photographs and assist in visual content production to enhance storytelling and audience engagement.
- Collaborate with the media and communications team to develop multimedia content, including videos and graphics, for online and offline media.
- Conduct research to stay updated on current media trends and audience preferences to optimize content effectiveness.
- Assist in organizing media events, press releases, and public relations activities to promote Islamic Relief Pakistan’s initiatives.
- Maintain consistent brand voice and adhere to organizational guidelines across all media outputs.
- Monitor and report on media coverage and social media analytics to evaluate the impact of communications efforts.
- Participate actively in team meetings by contributing fresh ideas and feedback to improve media strategies.
Experience
Fresh
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Required Skills
- Social Media Management
- Content Creation
- copywriting
- Photography
Nice to Have Skills
- Basic Graphic design
- Video Editing
- Media Research
- Digital Communication Tools