Creative Marketing & Digital Communications Intern

Employer	Outple
Employment Type	Full-time, on-site internship with potential for permanent employment
Location	Blantyre
Internship Duration	3 months
Monthly Stipend	MWK 150,000 to MWK 200,000
Career Progression	Potential transition to a permanent role, subject to performance and business needs
Application Period	30th October 2026 to 6th November 2026

Job overview

We are looking for a creative, energetic, and digitally savvy individual who can bring brands to life through compelling visual designs, engaging social media content, and effective digital marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate combines a strong creative eye with an understanding of marketing and communication. You should be comfortable designing marketing materials, developing brand identities, managing social media platforms, and supporting online advertising campaigns.

This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to build practical experience in creative design, branding, digital marketing, and business communications while contributing to real projects and campaigns.

1. Graphic Design and Branding

• Design marketing materials, including posters, flyers, brochures, banners, presentations, and digital advertisements.
• Develop and maintain consistent brand identities across digital and print platforms.
• Create visual content for social media, websites, campaigns, and other marketing activities.
• Assist with brand development, visual storytelling, and creative campaign concepts.

2. Social Media Management

• Manage and maintain the organisation’s social media accounts.
• Plan content calendars and create engaging posts, captions, graphics, and short-form videos.
• Schedule and publish content consistently across relevant platforms.
• Monitor engagement and identify opportunities to grow online communities.
• Track social media performance and prepare basic performance reports.

3. Digital Marketing and Advertising

• Support audience targeting, campaign optimisation, lead generation, and brand awareness initiatives.
• Create advertising creatives and marketing copy for campaigns.
• Monitor reach, engagement, conversions, and advertising expenditure.
• Contribute ideas for improving digital visibility and marketing results.

4. Content Creation and Communications

• Create engaging written and visual content for marketing campaigns and corporate communications.
• Assist with photography, video editing, reels, promotional videos, and other multimedia content.
• Support the preparation of marketing materials, company profiles, proposals, and presentations.
• Research marketing trends, competitor activities, and new creative opportunities.

5. Reporting and Team Collaboration

• Work with the team to develop and execute marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Maintain organised design files, brand assets, and marketing content.
• Provide regular updates on completed tasks, campaign results, and upcoming activities.
• Contribute creative ideas that improve the organisation’s brand visibility and market positioning.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A qualification in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Multimedia, or a related field. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrable graphic design skills and a good understanding of visual communication, typography, colour theory, and layout.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, or equivalent design software.
• Understanding of social media platforms, digital marketing principles, and online advertising.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Creativity, attention to detail, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively.
• Willingness to work on-site and participate in day-to-day marketing activities.

Added Advantages

• Experience managing business or organisational social media accounts.
• Familiarity with Meta Business Suite
• Video editing and motion graphics skills using tools such as CapCut, Premiere Pro, or After Effects.
• Basic knowledge of SEO, website content management, analytics, and lead generation.
• A portfolio of previous design work, campaigns, or creative projects.

Working conditions and benefits

• A monthly internship stipend
• Practical, hands-on experience working on real marketing and branding projects.
• Opportunities to develop graphic design, advertising, content creation, and digital marketing skills.
• Professional mentorship and exposure to business operations.
• A potential pathway to permanent employment based on performance, professionalism, creativity, and business needs.

Internship and Employment Progression

The successful candidate will initially join on a three-month internship. Performance will be assessed throughout this period based on creativity, quality of work, consistency, initiative, communication, and contribution to marketing objectives. Subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement, the candidate may progress to a full-time role, with a subsequent probationary period in accordance with the organisation’s employment terms.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a portfolio showcasing their graphic design, branding, or digital marketing work. Applicants are encouraged to include three to five examples of their best designs or campaigns. Applications should demonstrate both creative ability and an interest in marketing and communications.

Applicants should submit their applications via email to: [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and should be submitted by Friday, 6th November 2026 (17:00hrs CAT)