Corporate Affairs and Communications Trainee

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Title: Corporate Affairs & Communications Trainee 

Country: Zambia

Location: Lusaka

Professional area: Corporate Affairs and Communications
Contract type: Trainee (2 years)

Professional level: Graduate

Reporting to: Corporate Affairs & Communications Manager - Lusaka

Corporate Affairs & Communications Trainee - Lusaka

The traineeship is designed to provide the incumbent with practical, hands‑on experience in corporate affairs and communications.

The trainee will learn how communication drives business objectives, risk management, and corporate reputation. At the same time, they will contribute operational value by assisting with content creation, stakeholder engagement, media monitoring, and communication campaigns.

Position:

The program is based on the following fundamental learning activities:

1. Media Relations (Primary) 

• Draft press releases, advisories, and holding statements 
• Prepare background briefs and fact sheets for journalist queries 
• Conduct daily media monitoring and flag risks/opportunities 
• Maintain media contacts database and track engagement 
• Support interviews, site visits, and media events 
• Assist with media reporting and post-event evaluations 

2. Internal Communications (Primary) 

• Draft/edit newsletters, intranet posts, and Knowledge Bites 
• Support leadership communications (emails, memos, presentations) 
• Prepare materials for town halls and campaigns 
• Manage internal communication calendars and pipelines 
• Support employee engagement initiatives   

3. External Communications & Digital Content (Secondary) 

• Plan, schedule, and report on social media content 
• Create digital assets (videos, infographics, blogs, photos) 
• Ensure brand consistency in external materials 
• Track and report digital performance metrics 

4. Public Affairs & Government Relations (Exposure) 

• Monitor policies and regulatory updates 
• Assist with stakeholder mapping and tracking 
• Prepare advocacy briefs, meeting notes, and engagement summaries 
• Attend selected stakeholder meetings for learning

5. Community Investments & Sustainability (Exposure) 

• Support community engagement projects and reporting 
• Contribute to ESG reporting inputs
• Draft CI communication materials (brochures, case studies, success stories)
• Support stakeholder communication linked to community investments

6. On-the-Job Training Approach 

• Structured mentorship within CAC
• Hands-on assignments on live projects and campaigns
• Shadowing team members in meetings and engagements
• Progressive responsibility from support tasks to independent deliverables
• Regular feedback and coaching sessions with the CAC Manager

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, or Mass Communication
• Must be a 2024/2025 University Graduate with a credit or better.
• Internship experience in communications, PR, or related fields is an added advantage.
• Excellent command of English, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, structured, and well-organized in approach.
• Proactive and a fast learner, with a strong sense of urgency, and a collaborative team player.
• High level of confidentiality and ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks effectively.

What to expect:

Expect wellbeing initiatives, flexible work arrangements, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits, including a unique family leave policy.

For more details on local policies, speak with the Talent Advisor.

Applications close on Monday, 23 February 2026.

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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