Social Media Marketing Intern

About the job

🌟 Are you a creative storyteller who lives and breathes social media?

Do you want to sharpen your digital marketing skills while making a real impact in education across Africa? This is your chance!

💼 About Us

Wale University is a forward-thinking Open and Distance Learning institution committed to making high-quality, Christ-centered education accessible across Africa. Through innovation and community, we’re equipping a new generation of leaders, thinkers, and change agents.

Wale University is a pioneering Open and Distance Learning institution dedicated to transforming education across Africa through innovation, accessibility, and Christ-centered leadership. We are redefining learning by equipping students with the tools, mindset, and opportunities to thrive in today's world.

Wale Lab is the innovation hub of Wale University, where ideas meet action. It's more than just a lab-it's a dynamic ecosystem designed to incubate talent, drive research, and solve Nigeria's pressing challenges. From addressing brain drain to creating employability solutions, Wale Lab serves as the bridge between academia and industry.

Through cutting-edge research, collaboration with industry experts, and entrepreneurial mentorship, Wale Lab transforms theoretical knowledge into practical, scalable solutions. Whether it's pioneering technologies, redefining educational practices, or fostering startups,

Wale Lab is at the forefront of change.

Our goal? To retain Africa's brightest minds, foster global competitiveness, and make "Made in Nigeria" a badge of pride in every sector. Wale Lab is where innovation thrives, and the future is built.

🎯 Role Overview

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and digitally savvy Social Media Marketing Intern to help grow our online presence and engage our vibrant community of students, partners, and changemakers. You'll help bring our voice to life across platforms and boost visibility for our educational programs and initiatives.

📌 Key Responsibilities

Create and schedule engaging content (posts, graphics, reels, stories) across Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (Twitter).

Assist in planning and executing social media campaigns and content calendars.

Monitor trends and recommend strategies to grow audience engagement.

Respond to comments, messages, and community interactions professionally.

Collaborate with content creators, designers, and other interns.

Track performance analytics and prepare monthly growth reports.

✅ What We’re Looking For

Strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills.

A good understanding of social media platforms, trends, and tools (e.g., Canva, Meta Business Suite, Buffer).

Creative mindset with an eye for detail and aesthetics.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Passion for education, innovation, or community-building.

Basic design or video editing skills (bonus, but not required).

🎁 What You’ll Gain

Unpaid role.

Hands-on experience running social media for an impact-driven organization.

Mentorship from marketing and communications professionals.

Monthly data/internet support.

Access to one Wale University short course, fully sponsored.

Opportunity to build a strong digital marketing portfolio.

Certificate of Completion and LinkedIn recommendation for top performers.

Industries:Higher Education

Function: Marketing