Alinea is a conservation-sector intermediary organisation that supports partner organisations across Africa and internationally, strengthening their strategic communications, storytelling, and organisational narrative. Alinea’s communications work is directed primarily at donors and partners, demonstrating the value and impact of conservation work and helping partner organisations communicate more effectively with the audiences that matter most to them.
The Strategic Communications is responsible for enhancing Alinea’s visibility and that of its partners, managing donor and partner engagement, supporting internal communications across the organisation, and strengthening a coherent digital presence across communication platforms.
1. Purpose of the Internship
The Communications Intern will support the Strategic Communications across both internal and external communications, with content creation and storytelling as a priority focus, turning Alinea’s programmes, partner work, and impact into compelling narratives for donor and partner audiences. The role also provides broad exposure to digital communications, media production, donor and partner-facing materials, and administrative functions.
The internship is designed to give a recent graduate practical, mentored workplace experience across the full range of a strategic communications function, as a foundation for a career in communications, media, marketing, public relations, or a related field, including the potential to grow into a Communications Officer role.
2. Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Storytelling (priority focus)
- Research, draft, and refine human-interest and impact stories from Alinea’s partners and programmes, working from field notes, interviews, and source material.
- Conduct interviews with staff, partners, and beneficiaries to surface story material, under supervisor
- Draft social media content, captions, stories, and campaign
- Develop articles, news updates, success stories, blogs, newsletters, and press
- Help maintain a rolling content calendar and story pipeline for the
- Support editing and proofreading of communication materials, with attention to narrative quality and
Donor & Partner Communications
- Assist in developing donor updates, partner briefings, and impact
- Support the production of presentation materials and talking points for donor and partner
- Help tailor messaging and content for different donor and partner
Internal Communications
- Support internal updates, staff newsletters, and cross-team
- Help document and share organisational activities and milestones
Digital & Social Media Management
- Manage and support Alinea’s social media
- Schedule and publish content across digital
- Monitor engagement and report on performance
- Assist with website updates and digital content
Multimedia Production & Design
- Capture photographs and videos during events and
- Edit video content for digital
- Design posters, flyers, infographics, banners, presentations, and social media graphics aligned with Alinea’s brand guidelines.
Events & Administrative Support
- Support event communications and
- Maintain organised digital archives of communications
- Perform other communications-related duties assigned by the
3. Expected Deliverables
- A body of published human-interest and impact stories drawn from Alinea’s partners and
- Regular social media content and digital communication
- A maintained content calendar and story
- Donor and partner-facing materials, including updates, briefings, and impact
- Internal updates and staff communications
- Graphic design products aligned with Alinea’s brand
- High-quality photographs and videos from events and
- Event coverage and
- Organised, well-labelled digital
- Monthly activity reports summarising outputs and
4. Required Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree obtained within the last two years in Communications, Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field.
Recent graduates with internship, volunteer, freelance, university project, or portfolio experience are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in the conservation, environment, or development sectors is an advantage but not required.
5. Required Skills and Competencies
Technical Skills
- Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft
- Experience with Canva and/or Adobe Creative
- Video editing skills using tools such as CapCut, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci
- Photography and videography
- Familiarity with social media management and digital communication
Personal Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a genuine interest in
- Curiosity and empathy — able to draw out and shape a good story from people and source
- Creativity and attention to
- Strong organisational and time-management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a
- Professionalism, curiosity, and willingness to
6. Working Arrangements
This is a full-time internship position based at Alinea’s office, Monday to Friday during official working hours. Occasional travel and support outside normal working hours may be required for events and organisational activities.
7. Learning, Mentorship & Development
The intern will receive regular guidance and feedback from their supervisor, with structured check-ins to review progress against deliverables and agree learning goals. The role is designed to build a broad communications skillset, spanning storytelling, donor and partner communications, internal communications, and digital media , with the potential to grow into a Communications Officer role for a strong performer. Where relevant, the intern will be given opportunities to:
- Shadow senior communications staff on donor and partner-facing
- Take on increasing responsibility across internal and external communications as skills
- Build a professional portfolio of published content, design work, and multimedia
- Receive an end-of-internship reference letter reflecting demonstrated skills and
8. Performance Indicators
- Quality, originality, and narrative strength of stories
- Quality and timeliness of
- Creativity and innovation in content
- Contribution to social media engagement and
- Quality of multimedia and graphic design
- Professional conduct and
- Ability to meet
9. Desirable Attributes
Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a portfolio of published writing, human-interest storytelling, or digital storytelling, alongside graphic design, photography, v
Alinea is a conservation-sector intermediary organisation that supports partner organisations across Africa and internationally, strengthening their strategic communications, storytelling, and organisational narrative. Alinea’s communications work is directed primarily at donors and partners, demonstrating the value and impact of conservation work and helping partner organisations communicate more effectively with the audiences that matter most to them.
The Strategic Communications is responsible for enhancing Alinea’s visibility and that of its partners, managing donor and partner engagement, supporting internal communications across the organisation, and strengthening a coherent digital presence across communication platforms.
10. How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following documents in PDF format to: admin@alinea.network. Please ensure your application clearly references the position title in the subject line.
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for the role, relevant experience, earliest possible start date, and salary expectations.
- A detailed and up-to-date Please note that references will be requested for shortlisted candidates. Application deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Early applications are encouraged, as screening and interviews may begin before the closing date.