Communications and Marketing Intern
Internship: Marketing & Communications Intern
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Role Overview
The Marketing & Communications Intern will support the promotion and storytelling programmes, helping to raise awareness of its impact and engage the wider community.
Working closely with the communications team, the intern will contribute to content creation, campaign support, and community engagement
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Key Responsibilities
• Create and support content for social media, newsletters, and website updates
• Contribute to digital storytelling, showcasing community impact through written and visual content
• Manage and schedule posts across platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Facebook
• Assist in developing marketing materials and communications assets
• Support photography, videography, and content collection at community events (where applicable)
• Contribute to summer digital fundraising campaigns and initiatives
• Assist with interviews of community members and stakeholders for newsletters and content
• Support campaign planning and execution for seasonal initiatives
• Monitor and analyse engagement metrics and campaign performance
• Assist with community outreach and audience engagement activities
• Provide general administrative and communications support
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Skills & Requirements
• Strong interest in marketing, communications, or social impact work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative mindset with an interest in content creation and storytelling
• Interest in social media platforms and digital engagement
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable working in community-focused environments
• Interest in nonprofit or community-based work
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Learning Outcomes
• Hands-on experience in marketing and communications within a nonprofit setting
• Development of content creation and digital storytelling skills
• Exposure to social media management and campaign execution
• Understanding of community engagement and audience development strategies
• Experience analysing campaign performance and engagement metrics
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, community-driven initiatives
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Ideal Candidate
Students studying:
• Marketing
• Communications
• Media
• Journalism
• Social Sciences
• Nonprofit / Community Development or related fields
Role suitable for 8, 10 or 12 week internships
Be Enriched
London-based charity uses food as a catalyst for community connection, social inclusion and sustainable change. Working across Lambeth, Southwark and Wandsworth, the organisation delivers community canteens, mobile food services and school holiday programmes that provide affordable, nutritious meals while reducing food waste and tackling social isolation. Its volunteer-led approach brings together residents, local partners and supporters to strengthen neighbourhood ties and create opportunities for skills development, wellbeing and community participation. The charity has received national recognition for its work addressing food insecurity and promoting healthier eating among vulnerable groups.
This internship is unpaid and requires an API program fee starting at $8,399. The fee covers the broader international program, including pre-departure services, housing, local logistics, on-site support, team-building activities, and post-program career support—including career coaching and access to the API Career Hub. Program fees vary by destination, duration, and included services.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.
Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.
Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.
Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens
Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)
Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page