Marketing & Communications Intern

Boston Consulting Group · Nairobi

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Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You'll Do

The Marketing & Communications Intern will support BCG Nairobi's efforts to grow its local brand presence and contribute to broader BCG Africa marketing initiatives through compelling visual content, social media, and events. Working closely with the Nairobi office and the Africa marketing team, you'll play a hands-on role in bringing BCG's expertise, culture, and impact to life, through content that looks great and tells a story.

This is a full-time, in-office role based in Nairobi

Content Creation & Design

• Design visual assets for social media, events, and internal communications using Canva and AI-powered tools, ensuring alignment with BCG's global visual identity.
• Capture photo and video content at office events, activations, and initiatives to build a library of authentic, on-brand material.
• Edit short-form video content for use across LinkedIn and other platforms; experience with video editing tools (CapCut, Adobe Premiere, or similar) is a plus.
• Draft posts and articles that spotlight local initiatives, office achievements, and thought leadership, leveraging AI tools to move faster and sharpen ideas.

Social Media & Digital

• Support the execution of BCG Nairobi's and BCG Africa's social media plans.
• Track and report on content performance (reach, engagement, follower growth) and suggest improvements.
• Support the publication of content on the BCG website, news, insights, and press materials.

CRM & Data Marketing

• Update and maintain the CRM database, keeping contacts, companies, and event records accurate and current.
• Support audience segmentation — clients, alumni, and partners — for targeted campaigns and event invitations.
• Ensure data consistency and alignment with BCG's global CRM standards.

Events, Partnerships & Alumni Engagement

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and communicating around client events, alumni talks, and office activations.
• Contribute to event ideation, speaker selection, and creation of communication and branding materials.
• Support the Nairobi Alumni program: help organize events, manage communications, and maintain up-to-date alumni contact lists.

What You'll Bring

• Recent bachelor’s degree graduate in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Design, or related field.
• 6 months to 1 year of relevant work experience, including internships or similar practical experience, would be an added advantage but is not mandatory.
• A strong visual sensibility, you notice when things look off, and you know how to make them look right.
• Proficiency in Canva and curiosity about using AI tools (like Claude) to enhance your work. Video editing skills are a big plus.
• An instinct for capturing moments, comfortable using a camera or phone and finding the right angle, light, and story.
• Active and thoughtful presence on social media; you understand what makes content perform.
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks without dropping the ball.
• Good written communication in English.

Additional info

What You'll Gain

• A 360° view of marketing and communication in a global consulting firm.
• Exposure to senior consultants and partners in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Hands-on experience in content creation, CRM, digital marketing, and event management.
• Practical experience working with AI tools at the frontier of how modern marketing teams operate.
• The chance to shape how BCG shows up in the Nairobi market and across Africa.

• Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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