Communication & Storytelling Intern

At Access Heart Foundation, we are dedicated to transforming the healthcare landscape for underserved communities across Nigeria, with a primary focus on heart health. Despite cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of death globally, access to life-saving cardiac interventions remains out of reach for hundreds of millions of Nigerians, particularly in Northern Nigeria. The crisis is especially acute for children: over 80% of Nigerian children born with congenital heart defects die, compared to less than 5% in high-income countries. This disparity is not inevitable, it’s the result of geographic and economic barriers that we are systematically dismantling.

About the Role

• The Communications & Storytelling Intern will own AHF’s external narrative: managing content, communications, social media, events, and the patient storytelling initiative that sits at the heart of how AHF connects with the public, donors, and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage AHF’s social media presence across all platforms: developing and scheduling content that reflects AHF’s  work, values, and voice
• Lead the patient storytelling initiative: coordinating the production of four patient documentary films, liaising with the videographer, and managing the pre-shoot and post-production process
• Plan and coordinate AHF events and future community and stakeholder events
• Write and edit external communications — newsletters, press releases, donor updates, website content, and social media copy
• Develop and maintain AHF’s visual identity and communications standards across all materials
• Work closely with the Partnerships Manager to ensure fundraising materials are aligned with AHF’s storytelling strategy
• Manage media relationships and support press coverage of AHF’s work
• Maintain AHF’s website and ensure it reflects the organisation’s current scale and activities.

Requirements

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong writing and editing skills — ability to write clearly and compellingly for a range of audiences
• Experience managing social media accounts and developing content strategies
• Experience coordinating events or productions — film, live events, or both
• Strong visual sensibility — experience with Canva, Adobe, or equivalent design tools
• Genuine interest in health, social impact, or public advocacy
• Organised, creative, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letters (not more than one page) explaining why this role is the right fit for you to: pca@accessheartfoundation.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• AHF is an equal opportunity organization. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.