Naija Feminists Media hiring a communications intern

DEADLINE: AUGUST 28, 2026 — Naija Feminists Media (NFM), an organised body that represents the interests of women’s liberation through mass media, is hiring a communications intern.

The communications intern will manage NFM communications with internal and external stakeholders, writing content, designing communications materials, building NFM’s community and managing NFM’s social media platforms and newsletters.

Job description:

• Writing two news stories about women and girls daily
• Managing NFM social media platforms, including designing graphics, editing videos, and publishing content materials
• Publishing content on the NFM website and designing relevant featured images
• Managing NFM online & offline community and collaborations and managing the same relationships
• Collaborating with the editorial team to build and publish NFM Newsletter
• Collaborating with relevant teams to implement relevant project campaigns
• Overseeing and moderating NFM’s X space and covering/moderaating relevant events

Key requirements:

• Passion for gender equality
• Up to date with issues concerning women and girls
• Proficiency in the English language
• Expertise in graphic design, video editing, and publishing tools such as Canva, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Tweetdeck, and MailChimp.
• Willing to work with minimal supervision.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills

The benefits of the role included opportunity to build your portfolio; gain experience in writing gender-inclusive stories and communications; work with other professionals passionate about gender equality; flexible working hours; and remote work opportunity.

To apply, send your application, a sample of your writing, and CV to naijafeminists@gmail.com and femrivied@gmail.com

Use the subject line: Application as an Intern Communications Officer

The deadline for applications is August 28, 2026.

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