Social Media Content Creator Intern

Company Description SkillsPad is a digital commerce platform designed for creators, educators, and service providers to sell digital products, courses, coaching, community memberships, and professional services online. The platform focuses on removing technical barriers that prevent African knowledge workers from monetizing their expertise. SkillsPad offers an all-in-one solution that includes product hosting, payment processing via Paystack and Mobile Money, landing page creation, email marketing, affiliate management, and analytics. By simplifying the technology stack, SkillsPad enables users to focus on their content and customers while growing sustainable online businesses. Role Description This is a remote volunteer role for a Social Media Content Creator. The Social Media Content Creator will develop, write, and publish content across social media platforms to increase awareness of SkillsPad and engage creators, educators, and service providers. Day-to-day tasks include planning content calendars, creating posts (text, images, short videos), repurposing platform updates into engaging stories, and monitoring comments and messages to support community engagement. The role also involves collaborating with the team to align content with product launches, campaigns, and brand guidelines, as well as tracking basic performance metrics to suggest improvements. Qualifications

• Content creation and storytelling skills, including the ability to write clear, engaging copy tailored to social media audiences.
• Basic visual design or video editing skills using common tools (e.g., Canva, CapCut, or similar) to create social-ready graphics and short-form videos.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (such as Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook) and an understanding of platform-specific best practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote, distributed team environment.
• Organizational skills for managing content calendars, meeting deadlines, and supporting multiple campaigns at once.
• Interest in digital commerce, creator economies, online education, or supporting African knowledge workers.
• Prior experience in social media, digital marketing, or community management is beneficial but not required.
• Access to a reliable internet connection and suitable device for remote work.

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