Whether it is pulsating reggae music, vibrant tourism, or micro-enterprises, Jamaica has an integrated marketing communication internship opportunity to excite you. If you are passionate about developing campaigns, content development, or digital marketing, there are numerous opportunities to build your CV.
Marketing & Communication
For the student looking for global experiences to fast track career, an Integrated marketing communication internship abroad is available in private local marketing agencies, NGOs, or Not-for-profit organizations.
Besides, you’ll get the opportunity to build practical skills in developing marketing plans and strategies for Facebook and Instagram and more. Even more, work with real-life business owners, prepare, track, and evaluate advertising campaigns. As you build skills, you’ll get first-hand global experience and create a professional network.
Content development
Along with an Integrated marketing communication Internship, you can also focus on other aspects of your career. You can also build skills in communication, multimedia, journalism, or public relations, and these will increase your career opportunities for those hard to get job positions.
With personalized placements suitable for your interest and experience, you’ll be sure to see upfront and close how an organization creates content for campaigns. So build your CV while having fun as you immerse yourself in a new culture.
Digital marketing
Digital marketing is a competitive field; it’s a difficult market to break into when looking for a job. However, an integrated marketing communication internship abroad offers you experience, build skills, and a network of international professionals and friends.
Do you like building websites, multimedia, or developing SEO campaigns? If you do, get hands-on experience and create a portfolio of work for future employers to see.
An integrated marketing communication internship will offer the opportunity to work on challenging projects that will test your creativity. It also allows you to work with other team members to develop new ways of doing marketing & communication for a client’s business. Moreover, as you develop digital marketing strategies, you will learn to master email marketing and create monthly reports.
As you get hands-on training and mentorship with your marketing & communication, you’ll also get the opportunity to help NGOs and other Not-for-profit organizations work on sustainable projects that will impact local communities.
With your integrated marketing communication internship, your duties and responsibilities are entirely dependent on your level of training and internship placement. Some of the activities you will be required to perform are:
Our internship programs are based on the outskirts of Kingston. Intern placements are within 15 to 30 minutes from Volunteer Home / Youth Hostel. The programs are also within close proximity to village shops, schools, and churches.
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Interns will arrive at the Norman Manley International Airport and our representative will meet you on arrival
A Jamaica Volunteer Programs coordinator will conduct orientation on the morning of the day the project starts. During this first meeting, you will be introduced to local staff who will take care of you and go over the details of your project placement. Your orientation will include popular Jamaican customs & culture, safety, weekend and free time travel options, and guidelines and expectations.
During your orientation, you will also be briefed on information about all the Covid-19 protocols, options for local transportation, currency, and other support services you will require during your stay.
Our accommodations are dormitory-style youth hostels. Rooms are equipped with fans, but there is the option to pay US$5 per day for air conditioning.
All accommodations have electricity, running water, western-style bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. You are required to bring your reusable water bottle to refill each day, which will help to reduce your cost for clean drinking water. You are also required to bring toiletries.
For the safety of interns and consideration of other roommates, we provide curfews hours on weekdays starting at 11:00 pm and on weekends at 1:00 am.
At JVP, we offer a basic daily breakfast in your package. The menu includes toast, eggs, fruits, tea/coffee, and juice. Two days per week, you’ll have a full Jamaica breakfast. There is a communal kitchen at the youth hostel, which consists of a gas stove, microwave, and refrigerator.
Your package also includes daily dinner.
At JVP, we cater to all diets, including vegetarians and vegans. To request meals for your special diet, discuss with your project coordinator.
Your daily work schedule will depend on your location and the duties; however, all interns will work with a basic structure. Our projects run from Monday – Friday, and on the first day of your placement, you’ll be accompanied by a local staff who will introduce you and help you settle in. During this time, you will get to familiarize yourself with the facilities, the team, and the duties and activities you will be doing.
A typical weekday will look something like this:
6:30 – 7:30: Breakfast
8:00: Depart for internship work
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Start working at your project placement. You may be working as a tour guide at a popular destination or working closely with a hotel, villa, or guest house operator. Shadow your mentor and engage in your hospitality duties and responsibilities.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
At noon, there will be a break for lunch. This can be flexible and not necessarily taken at this time.
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Return to work at your placement.
For the best experience, our interns are required to be 18 and older, are encouraged to be flexible and open-minded. Creativity, initiative, and a sense of humor are also invaluable assets. Interns also need to submit important documentation such as travel health insurance, trip cancellation, a resume/CV, a copy of your passport front page, and a criminal background check not older than six months.
You can spend your afternoons and weekends however you’d like, whether it be hanging out with other interns, working online, or exploring Jamaica through adventure. At JVP, our representatives are always looking out for eye-opening cultural activities we know you’ll enjoy. Some afternoons you’ll even have the option to attend a local event. It’s your choice!
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