Creative Marketing & Digital Communications Intern

Outple is seeking a creative, digitally savvy individual to support its branding, social media and digital marketing activities through this Creative Marketing & Digital Communications Intern opportunity.

Overview

• 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

About the Role

The Creative Marketing & Digital Communications Intern will help bring brands to life through visual design, engaging social media content and digital marketing campaigns. The role suits someone with a strong creative eye and an understanding of marketing and communication, who is comfortable designing marketing materials, developing brand identities, managing social media platforms and supporting online advertising. It offers practical experience in creative design, branding, digital marketing and business communications through real projects and campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

Graphic design and branding - Design marketing materials such as 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

Social media management - Manage and maintain the organisation's social media accounts - Plan content calendars and create 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

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

Content creation and communications - Create 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

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 We Offer

• A monthly internship stipend
• Practical, hands-on experience 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

• Submit a CV and a portfolio showcasing graphic design, branding or digital marketing work
• Include three to five examples of best designs or campaigns
• Applications should demonstrate both creative ability and an interest in marketing and communications
• Apply using the Apply button on this page
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and should be submitted by Friday, 6th November 2026 (17:00hrs CAT)