Creative Marketing and Digital Communications Intern

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Organisation: Outple

Location: Blantyre, Malawi

Opportunity Type: Internship with potential for permanent employment

Internship Duration: 3 months

Monthly Stipend: MWK 150,000 – MWK 200,000

Application Period: 30 October – 6 November 2026

Closing Date: Friday, 6 November 2026, at 5:00 PM

Application Email: recruitment@outple.com

About the Opportunity

Outple is inviting applications for a Creative Marketing and Digital Communications Intern.

The organisation is 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 should combine a strong creative eye with an understanding of marketing and communication. Applicants should be comfortable designing marketing materials, developing brand identities, managing social media platforms and supporting online advertising campaigns.

This opportunity is suitable for someone seeking practical experience in creative design, branding, digital marketing and business communications.

Key Responsibilities

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.

What the Organisation Offers

• A monthly internship stipend of MWK 150,000 to MWK 200,000.
• 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 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:

• A CV.
• A portfolio showcasing graphic design, branding or digital marketing work.
• Three to five examples of their best designs or campaigns are encouraged.

Applications should demonstrate both creative ability and an interest in marketing and communications.

Send applications to: recruitment@outple.com

Closing date: Friday, 6 November 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.

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