PR & Influencer Management Intern at Jiji Uganda

Full Time 4 days ago
Employment Information
About Jiji Uganda

Jiji is the biggest online marketplace in Africa bringing together millions of consumers and sellers from all over the continent 

We are the clear leader in e-commerce in Uganda and in 2022 we were named the E-commerce Pacesetter of the Year We are a company that is always changing moving quickly and coming up with new ideas We value and reward skill

The Role

This isn't your normal internship We need someone who is tech-savvy and knows how to use digital tools to help with our marketing You will help Jiji's brand love grow and bring in new users through smart relationships with influencers This job gives you a rare chance to work at a top tech firm and quickly go forward in your career in PR and digital marketing

Main Duties
  • Talent Scouting: Actively look for investigate and make a list of possible brand ambassadors and influencers (nano micro and macro) on TikTok Instagram and X (Twitter) who genuinely fit with Jiji's brand values and target demographic
  • Outreach and Negotiation: Get in touch with influencers create connections with them and work out the parameters of your collaboration
  • Campaign Management: Be in charge of running influencer campaigns from start to finish This includes coming up with ideas for creative briefs looking over and approving content ideas making sure the brand is consistent and keeping track of when material will be published
  • Market Intelligence: To keep Jiji ahead of the curve always keep an eye on social media watch what competitors are doing and look for new trends and people who are becoming popular
  • Analysis and Reporting: Keep an eye on evaluate and analyze the success of influencer efforts using important metrics like engagement reach conversions and leads Then write up detailed reports with your findings and suggestions
  • Strategy Development: Help plan and create Jiji Uganda's overarching influencer marketing strategy
Academic Requirements
Requirement
A recent graduate (or finalist) with a degree in Communications Public Relations Marketing Journalism or a similar profession is a big plus
What You Need to Be
  • A Digital Native: You are always on social media You have a strong instinctive sense of what makes material interesting on TikTok Instagram and X
  • A Communicator: You are very good at speaking and writing in English You can write interesting messages and keep up with professional correspondence
  • A Creative Thinker: You can spot good content and provide authors helpful criticism
  • Organized and proactive: You are a self-starter with great organizing abilities who can handle several influencer connections and initiatives at the same time without missing the ball
  • Tech-Savvy: You need to be very good at using Google Suite (Docs Sheets and Slides)
What We Have to Offer
  • Meaningful Work: From day one you'll be working on actual initiatives that make a difference
  • Mentorship: You will get direct help from experienced Influencer Marketing Managers from Jiji's Kenya and Nigeria departments
  • Growth Path: This internship is meant to be a stepping stone to a full-time Senior Influencer Marketing Manager job for the best candidates
  • Pay: A good salary with a bonus system dependent on how well the campaign meets its goals
  • Flexibility: A hybrid work approach that lets you work from home or the office with internet access
  • Culture: A lively young and smart staff in a fun and fast-paced setting
How to Apply

If you're ready to start your career please email your CV and a short cover letter stating why you're the best person for this digital-focused job to recruitment@jiji.ug Use the subject line "Application for PR & Influencer Management Intern" The deadline to apply is Friday August 8 2025

Skills
Marketing Social media Handling Computer literacy
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