Marketing Internship

Maliyo Games seeks creative and dynamic individuals to join its marketing internship. As a Marketing Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting the team’s vision to conceptualise, create and distribute games to audiences across Africa. Your willingness to learn, paired with your ability to imagine, articulate, and communicate effectively will contribute to the overall success during your internship period. If you have a passion for communication, research, design, data, and games then we would love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: 100% Remote

Compensation: Paid

Application Deadline: 28th April 2024

Company Overview

Maliyo Games is a Lagos-based game development studio known for creating captivating and culturally rich mobile games. With a diverse portfolio of over 40 games, we aim to infuse Africa’s vibrant culture and experiences into our creations. From immersive environments to captivating sounds and stunning visuals, our goal is to bring the essence of Africa to the gaming world.

Essential Functions:

  • Participate in training sessions to further develop marketing skills and knowledge essential for the role.
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute innovative marketing strategies for Maliyo Games’ products and services.
  • Assist in crafting compelling messages and content for various marketing channels, including social media, email campaigns, and website content.
  • Conduct market research and data analysis to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for optimization.
  • Contribute creative ideas and designs to enhance the visual appeal of marketing materials and campaigns.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to the development of marketing campaigns and initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing and communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
  • No prior marketing experience required, just your passion for marketing and the games industry.
  • Strong interest in research, writing, designing, and communicating with keen attention to detail.
  • Availability for full-time employment (40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship.
  • Access to a laptop or working device for the internship.
  • Self-driven, self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced professional environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural workplace.
  • Proficiency in using tools such as Google Docs, MS Office, Canva, Miro, and Social Media.
  • Basic understanding of planning, scheduling, and communication strategies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical stakeholders.