Administration and Communications Intern

Rootical is hiring an Administration and Communications Intern, you will play a vital role in supporting the Rootical team with administration and communications efforts. The intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supporting the studio administration and accounting processes, crafting compelling content, developing social media posts, assist in the organization of events, and contributing to the overall communication efforts of the organization

This hands-on internship provides an excellent opportunity for a budding administration & communications professional to gain practical experience in a fast paced startup environment. You will work closely with the startup studio officer and in-house venture builder to execute various tasks and projects aimed at supporting the team and founders, enhancing our brand visibility and engaging our target audience.

Location: SHONA Office & Remote

Duration: 6 Months

Reports to: Startup Studio Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative support
• Office management

• Assist with day-to-day office operations, including preparing budget requisitions, coordinating meetings and organizing documents.
• Manage and update Rootical databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Handle incoming emails and correspondence on the Rootical email, directing them to the appropriate team members.
• Support the team with travel arrangements, expense reporting, and other administrative tasks.
• Help maintain and update the company’s website and social media platforms.
• Event Support

• Assist in planning and executing events, including logistics, communication materials, and outreach.
• Support the organization of events, webinars, and other communication activities.
• Capture and document events through various communication channels.
• Communications support
• Content Creation:

• Assist in creating engaging content for various platforms, including social media, website, and newsletters.
• Work with colleagues in the Rootical team to support development of infographics, data visualizations, videos and other multimedia comms outputs.
• Conduct research and interviews to gather information for content development.
• Social Media Management:

• Assist in managing and updating social media accounts.
• Monitor social media trends and propose strategies to increase engagement.
• Monitor and engage with our online community, responding to comments and messages in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with team members to plan and execute social media campaigns to promote key initiatives and events.
• Media Relations

• Assist in development and distribution of press releases, media advisories, media pitches and other communications materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets and respond to media inquiries.
• Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor media coverage and compile reports.
• Analyze communication metrics to assess the effectiveness of communication strategies.

Skills and Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or any other relevant field.
• Experience and/or demonstrable skills in writing clear, compelling, and grammatically correct and accessible content.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or Google Workspace
• Experience with social media platforms such as X, LinkedIn, Facebook etc.
• Familiarity with trends and digital communication tools.
• Self-motivated, proactive, go-getter and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• A creative mindset with an eye for design is a plus.
• Experience with website content management systems is a plus
• Experience with graphics and design software is a plus

Duration and compensation

This is a 6 month internship with a start date of March 31st, 2025.

This internship will be based at the Rootical office at SHONA, Canon Road, Ntinda, Kampala, Uganda with flexibility to work from home on some days.

This internship offers a monthly stipend, based on full-time working hours (40 hours per week).