Job Description

Marketing Intern – Middle East & Africa, Johannesburg-based

Role purpose

The Marketing Intern supports the marketing team in delivering initiatives that build awareness of Kearney’s expertise and support regional business priorities. Working with the Marketing Specialist and colleagues across the business, the intern helps coordinate campaigns, content, events, research, and reporting, while building practical experience in professional services marketing.

Key responsibilities

Campaign and marketing support

• Assist with the coordination and delivery of marketing campaigns across digital, social media, email, and other relevant channels.

• Help prepare campaign materials, maintain schedules, and follow up on agreed actions and deadlines.

• Support the Marketing Specialist in aligning activities with practice and regional priorities.

Content and brand

• Draft, and adapt marketing content, including social media copy, event materials, newsletters, presentations, and web content.

• Help gather information and coordinate input from consultants and subject matter experts for articles, case studies, and thought leadership materials.

• Check materials for accuracy, clarity, and consistency with Kearney’s brand and communication guidelines.

Events and stakeholder coordination

• Support the planning and delivery of webinars, conferences, industry forums, roundtables, and internal events.

• Assist with invitations, attendee lists, speaker and vendor coordination, event materials, logistics, and post-event follow-up.

• Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders and external partners, escalating questions or issues to the Marketing Specialist as needed.

Research and reporting

• Conduct desk research on industries, competitors, market developments, and client needs, summarising relevant findings for the team.

• Help collect and organize campaign and event data, maintain trackers, and prepare basic performance reports.

• Use available data and feedback to identify observations for the Marketing Specialist to consider.

Team support

• Keep shared files and marketing records organised and up to date.

• Manage assigned tasks reliably, communicate progress, and raise risks or delays early.

• Contribute ideas and support other marketing activities as priorities evolve.

About us:

Kearney is a leading global management consulting firm. For nearly 100 years, we have been a trusted advisor to C-suites, government bodies, and nonprofit organizations. Our people make us who we are. Driven to be the difference between a big idea and making it happen, we work alongside our clients to regenerate their businesses to create a future that works for everyone.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-discrimination

Kearney has long recognized the value that diversity brings to our business and the clients we serve. Our goal is to create a climate of opportunity, innovation, and success within Kearney that capitalizes on the professional and personal diversity of our workforce. For these reasons, we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities, or religious beliefs and practices.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Currently studying toward, or recently completed, a qualification in marketing, communications, business, public relations, or a related field.

• Strong writing, research, and organizational skills.

• Clear and professional communication, with confidence working with colleagues at different levels.

• Attention to detail and the ability to manage several tasks and deadlines with guidance.

• A proactive, curious approach and willingness to learn in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; experience with social media, design, email marketing, or analytics tools is an advantage.

Language Requirements