USA Africa Dialogue Series - Internship Opportunity: Nigerian American Day at the Capitol

Internship Opportunity: Content Creation Intern – Nigerian American Day at the Capitol

Location: Remote (Preference for Washington D.C.-based interns)

Duration: August – September 2025 (2 months only)

Stipend: $500

Are you a media-savvy storyteller with a passion for civic engagement and the African diaspora?

Do you want to build your communications portfolio while contributing to one of the most exciting cultural and political events on Capitol Hill working with Nigerian Americans?

Nigerian American Day at the Capitol is seeking a Content Creation Intern to help us document, promote, and elevate this powerful initiative celebrating Nigerian American leadership, policy advocacy, and community empowerment.

What You'll Do

• Create engaging social media content (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter/X)

• Capture and edit short videos, reels, and testimonials

• Design flyers, graphics, quote cards, and branded visuals

• Support event photography and media asset organization

• Draft captions, blog posts, and newsletter copy

• Attend virtual meetings and assist with real-time event coverage

Who You Are

• A student or recent graduate in communications, journalism, media, or public affairs. Being enrolled isn't a direct requirement, but we would appreciate someone that has an interest in U.S. Nigeria relations, regardless of whether they are in school or not.

• Skilled in Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools

• Knows how to make digital content pop — short-form, on-brand, and shareable

• Passionate about storytelling, culture, and civic empowerment

• Reliable, deadline-driven, and excited to contribute to a high-impact event

What You'll Gain

• A professional portfolio of social and digital content

• Hands-on experience in political and cultural communications

• Mentorship from a public affairs and media team

• A stipend of $500 + internship certificate and letter of recommendation upon completion. 

• National exposure and the chance to be part of something meaningful

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To Apply

Please send the following to info@ashastrategies.comwith the subject line:

Content Intern – Nigerian American Day

• Your resume (PDF)

• 2–3 content samples (graphics, videos, captions, flyers, etc.)

• A 1-minute video explaining:

  "Why should we hire you as our content intern?"

  (You can record on your phone—creativity counts more than production quality!)

Deadline to Apply: July 25, 2025

Internship runs: August 1 – September 30, 2025

Thanks!

 

Nneka Stefania Achapu (she,her,hers)  Principal & CEO  Asha Strategies LLC www.ashastrategies.com | Alumni - MIP Class of 2023 | TAMU Africa - Volunteer Deputy Africa Coordinator  Bush School of Government and Public Service | Texas A&M University

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