(RFP300501)-Intern Student- Digital Communications

Develop digital content for social media and support research promotion.

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Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Sunday 18 May 2025 at 12:50 UTC

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Overview

Develop digital content for social media and support research promotion.

You have:

  • Students in their last semesters and suitable for internships in graphic design, communications, journalism, digital marketing, international relations or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of scheduling platforms (Sprout, Hootsuite), graphic design (Canva, InDesign) and elements of video editing (Adobe Premiere, CapCut, In Shot).
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative suite, and knowledge of social media platforms.
  • Intermediate English level (oral and written).

Job Description

About the position

The Intern student will develop written and visual content for the Alliance Bioversity-CIAT social media and digital platforms and support the organization, execution, and digital promotion of the Alliance’s research portfolio.

The position will be based in the operations center of the Americas, located in the Campus of Palmira, Colombia.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with the Digital Communications team, as well as scientific departments, to source content for the Alliance social media and digital platforms.
  • Create content (including writing, editing, proofreading) for the Alliance social media and digital platforms.
  • Help to create attractive audiovisual content that aligns with the mission and objectives of the Alliance. This includes the conceptualization and production of videos that highlight the organization’s projects and initiatives.
  • Edit the recorded material to transform it into high-quality final pieces for dissemination on social media platforms. This involves selecting shots, audio adjustment, and adding graphics or special effects as necessary.
  • Provide general support to the area's activities.

    Requirements

Qualifications and requirements

  • Students in their last semesters and suitable for internships in graphic design, communications, journalism, digital marketing, international relations or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of scheduling platforms (Sprout, Hootsuite), graphic design (Canva, InDesign) and elements of video editing (Adobe Premiere, CapCut, In Shot).
  • knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative suite, and knowledge of social media platforms.
  • Intermediate English level (oral and written).

Competences

  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
  • Autonomy and proactivity
  • Planification
  • ​Effective communication

    Benefits

Terms of employment

This is a Colombian national search and will be managed through a fixed term contract of six (6) months, subject to a probation period according to the local legislation and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.

The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer, and strive for gender, diversity, and inclusion in our staff, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic.

Applications

Applicants are invited to send a detailed curriculum vitae. All correspondence should be addressed to the following link: (RFP300501)-Intern Student- Digital Communications and clearly indicate “Application: Intern Digital Communications”.

Closing date for applications: May 18th, 2025

We invite you to learn more about us at:

Careers | Alliance Bioversity International - CIAT (alliancebioversityciat.org)

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you successfully collaborated with a team to create digital content. This question assesses your teamwork and collaboration skills in a digital context. Provide specific examples of your role in the collaboration and the outcome of the project.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple deadlines for social media content? The interviewer wants to understand your time management and organizational skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a compelling video project you have worked on and your contributions? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with graphic design tools and how have you applied them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you keep up with the latest trends in digital communications and social media? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging project you worked on and how you overcame obstacles. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to create engaging content for social media platforms? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure clear communication in a team working on digital projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: alliancebioversityciat.org