Marketing Intern – Digital & Content (Interswitch)

Marketing Intern – Digital & Content (Interswitch)

Interswitch is an Africa-focused integrated digital payments and commerce company that facilitates the electronic circulation of money as well as the exchange of value between individuals and organizations on a timely and consistent basis.

Our vision is to build an Africa where payment is a seamless part of everyday life.

Job Title: Marketing Intern – Digital & Content
Function: Growth Marketing & Corporate Communications
Location: Uganda

JOB PURPOSE:
To support the execution of growth marketing, digital, content, communications and events
activities, with a primary focus on social media and content creation. The role provides
hands-on experience in marketing execution within a fast-paced payments and technology
environment.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Social Media Management & Content Creation
• Support development, approval and publishing of content across social media channels.
• Maintain the content calendar and ensure pages remain active and monitored.
• Create basic social content, including copy, graphics, short-form video and reels.
• Monitor engagement, trends and customer interactions and escalate issues where required.
• Track basic social media performance and provide regular updates.

B. Digital Marketing & Media Support
• Support the digital media buyer with social media, email, SEO/SEM and display campaigns.
• Coordinate digital assets and assist with campaign tracking, reporting and optimization.
• Conduct basic research on digital trends, audiences and competitors.
• Support lead-generation activities by maintaining campaign information and ensuring leads
or responses are appropriately captured and escalated.

C. Internal Communications
• Support the development and distribution of internal communication materials, including
announcements, employee updates, campaign communications and internal engagement
content.
• Assist in developing engaging internal content for relevant channels such as email, employee
platforms and internal social channels.

D. Creative Development
• Support the Growth Marketing Specialist in coordinating with internal and external design
teams on marketing materials.
• Prepare and share creative briefs, campaign information and reference materials with
designers as directed.
• Track creative requests and follow up on agreed timelines to ensure deliverables are
completed on schedule.
• Conduct initial quality checks on marketing materials to ensure correct copy, logos, product
information, formats and required specifications are reflected before sharing for final approval.
• Assist with resizing and adapting approved creative assets for different digital channels
where required and within capability.
• Maintain an organised library of approved brand and campaign assets.
E. Events, Webinars & Sponsorships
• Support the Growth Marketing Specialist in coordinating creative briefs and marketing
materials with design teams.
• Assist with events, webinars and sponsorship activities, including logistics and
communications.
• Support post-event reporting and documentation.
F. Marketing Administration & Coordination
• Maintain marketing calendars, trackers, reports and campaign files.
• Support routine coordination with internal teams, agencies and suppliers.
• Provide general administrative support to the marketing team.

EDUCATION

  • Pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or bachelor’s degree in marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, Business or a related field.
  • Final-year students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

EXPERIENCE:
This is an entry-level internship position, and extensive professional experience is not required.
• Some practical experience or strong passion for social media management and content
creation.
• Experience managing a personal, university, business or community social media page is an
advantage.
• Basic skills in Canva, CapCut or similar tools.
• Good writing, communication and digital skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

• Proactive, creative, curious and willing to learn.
• Comfortable working collaboratively and managing multiple priorities.
Portfolio or examples of social media/content work will be an advantage.

Send your Applications to: hr.ug@interswitchgroup.com

Deadline: 20th Sept 2026

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