Interns Wanted At Choppies

Intern 2 (Public Relations and Communications + Blogging)
We are seeking a media relations person to play an integral role in public/media relations, corporate communications, journalism and content creation .
Responsibilities:
• Connect with influential media outlets and journalists to place stories about company news and other initiatives.
• Ability to write in a variety of formats and styles for multiple audiences.
• Create content regularly to grow the company’s footprint (press releases, corporate announcements, blogging, write-ups and creative content).
• Collaborate with prominent members of the company, including executives, to craft and pitch press releases and thought leadership columns.
• Establish a sustainable, strategic approach to PR based on adding value to media outlets and event managers.
Requirements:
• Degree
• Excellent command of the English Language ( written and spoken)
• Skilled in creating, editing, and promoting written and visual content.
• The ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.
• Knowledge in pitching, crafting, and placing content externally through guest blogging or op-ed development and experience with event management and sponsorships will be an added advantage.

Intern 3 (Email and SMS Marketing)
Responsibilities:
• Define and manage email & SMS marketing strategies and approaches
• Own and oversee email, an SMS campaigns
• Utilizing data to build customer segmentations and targeting (with support from analytics team)
• Encourage data quality improvements and best practices
• Perform ongoing A/B testing to improve campaign performance
• Monitor, track, and communicate campaign results with stakeholders
• Create high quality digital content together with the Creative Department, bringing impactful messages to life with an eye for astonishing design with ROI as the end goal
• Act as a liaison between Marketing, Creative Design, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in all campaigns
• Constantly research digital communications best practices, trends and technologies
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, or Business Management .
• Knowledge of marketing principles, creative development and execution processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Google Analytics or similar analytics tools
• Previous experience with lead generation is an asset
• Highly analytical and data minded, with a solid understanding of segmentation and targeting
• The ability to work well with different teams, as well as individually

Intern 4 (Web content writer)
Responsibilities:
• Writing web content for websites / portals from scratch.
• Editing and Proof reading content once written.
• Writing, editing and proof reading copy for client projects based on the material supplied by them.
• Writing product descriptions, brand support material etc.
• Proof reading, editing and writing content on a regular basis for building up the website including informative short articles.
• Check web pages finally before making them live.
• Writing content for online magazines.
Requirements:
• A graduate with a good command over the English language.
• Excellent command of the English Language ( written and spoken)
• A flair for writing with an understanding of what works on the internet.
• An ability to work in a team with good communication skills.
• An effective writing style that is fresh, consistent and customer friendly. A knack for editing and proof reading with good research skills.
• Ability to write in a variety of formats and styles for multiple audiences.
• An understanding of keywords and Meta tags – Ability to write web page titles, meta tag descriptions, alt tags for images etc.
• Experience with a publishing house can be an added advantage.

Intern 5 (Customer Complaints Officer)
Responsibilities:
• To respond to all complaints received by our customers and representatives, meeting our obligations as a company and our governing regulations.
• Accurately record all complaints, actions, findings and corrective activity.
• Treat all cases fairly and on an individual basis.
• To identify trends or patterns that could require close monitoring.
• Liaise with all internal and external departments.
Requirements:
• Excellent communication skills, particularly on the phone and via email.
• Excellent command of English and Setswana.
• Friendly and professional telephone etiquette.
• Excellent team work.
• Excellent IT skills (experience in using a CRM system is desirable although not essential).
• Accuracy and good attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills.

CLOSING DATE: 19-02-2018

Qualified applicants should send their resume to the following email address.

[email protected]

PB No. 00278 Gaborone