Communications Intern
Borderless
Remote
intern
$3000 - 3600
Posted 5 days ago
Job Description
Job Title: Communications Intern
Location: Remote (Africa-based preferred)
About Us
PLTFM Technologies is a young, ambitious startup that builds tools for community organisation and co-investment, especially for diaspora communities. We combine infrastructure, payment and connectivity features, allowing communities to start, scale and grow seamlessly.
As we scale our communications across Borderless(http://www.onborderless.com), HoaQ(http://www.hoaq.co), and Diaspora House (http://www.diasporahouse.com), we’re looking for a Communications Intern who’s passionate about writing, storytelling and bringing ideas to life through content that connects.
About the Role
We’re looking for a creative and thoughtful Communications Intern to support our marketing and communications efforts across all our brands.
You’ll work closely with our Marketing & Communications Manager to craft blogs, newsletters, social content and other storytelling materials that help position Borderless and its sister brands as thought leaders in Africa’s investment and innovation space.
This role is perfect for someone who loves writing, is curious about finance and technology, and wants to grow their career in brand communications within a mission-driven startup.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the creation of blogs, articles, and thought pieces on finance, investment and innovation in Africa.
- Draft copy for social media and newsletters (not page management, just content creation).
- Assist with developing and updating resources and communication materials for our communities and partners.
- Conduct research and interviews to inform content and storytelling.
- Help refine messaging and ensure consistency across all platforms and brands.
- Support with internal and external communications for campaigns and events.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong writing and storytelling ability to turn complex ideas into simple, engaging narratives.
- Interest or academic background in communications, journalism, marketing, finance or related fields.
- Understanding (or curiosity) about finance, investment and tech in Africa.
- Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn in a remote, collaborative and impact-driven team.
- Proactive, organized and open to feedback.
- Bonus: experience writing blog posts, newsletters or opinion pieces.
Why Join Us
- Gain hands-on experience working across three brands at the intersection of finance, tech and community.
- Learn from a mission-driven team shaping Africa’s investment future.
- Enjoy the flexibility of a remote-first role.
- Build your writing portfolio with high-impact, published work.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a portfolio or 2–3 writing samples (published or unpublished) that best show your writing and storytelling ability with the subject line:
Communications Intern – [Your Name]
Compensation & Details
- Stipend: $250–$300/month (depending on experience and availability)
- Duration: 3 months (with potential for extension or full-time offer)
- Application Deadline: 4th November 2025
Location: Remote (Africa-based preferred)
About Us
PLTFM Technologies is a young, ambitious startup that builds tools for community organisation and co-investment, especially for diaspora communities. We combine infrastructure, payment and connectivity features, allowing communities to start, scale and grow seamlessly.
As we scale our communications across Borderless(http://www.onborderless.com), HoaQ(http://www.hoaq.co), and Diaspora House (http://www.diasporahouse.com), we’re looking for a Communications Intern who’s passionate about writing, storytelling and bringing ideas to life through content that connects.
About the Role
We’re looking for a creative and thoughtful Communications Intern to support our marketing and communications efforts across all our brands.
You’ll work closely with our Marketing & Communications Manager to craft blogs, newsletters, social content and other storytelling materials that help position Borderless and its sister brands as thought leaders in Africa’s investment and innovation space.
This role is perfect for someone who loves writing, is curious about finance and technology, and wants to grow their career in brand communications within a mission-driven startup.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the creation of blogs, articles, and thought pieces on finance, investment and innovation in Africa.
- Draft copy for social media and newsletters (not page management, just content creation).
- Assist with developing and updating resources and communication materials for our communities and partners.
- Conduct research and interviews to inform content and storytelling.
- Help refine messaging and ensure consistency across all platforms and brands.
- Support with internal and external communications for campaigns and events.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong writing and storytelling ability to turn complex ideas into simple, engaging narratives.
- Interest or academic background in communications, journalism, marketing, finance or related fields.
- Understanding (or curiosity) about finance, investment and tech in Africa.
- Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn in a remote, collaborative and impact-driven team.
- Proactive, organized and open to feedback.
- Bonus: experience writing blog posts, newsletters or opinion pieces.
Why Join Us
- Gain hands-on experience working across three brands at the intersection of finance, tech and community.
- Learn from a mission-driven team shaping Africa’s investment future.
- Enjoy the flexibility of a remote-first role.
- Build your writing portfolio with high-impact, published work.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a portfolio or 2–3 writing samples (published or unpublished) that best show your writing and storytelling ability with the subject line:
Communications Intern – [Your Name]
Compensation & Details
- Stipend: $250–$300/month (depending on experience and availability)
- Duration: 3 months (with potential for extension or full-time offer)
- Application Deadline: 4th November 2025
Required Skills
WritingStorytellingAttention to Detail
About the Company
Borderless
Internet Software & Services
1-10 Founded 2023
On a mission to become the diaspora’s biggest asset manager.
Diaspora investments will be critical to unlock Africa’s economic prosperity, and we are building the infrastructure to enable this capital flow.
Borderless is for Africans in the diaspora and on the continent who want to connect, collaborate and build impactful collectives/syndicates. We are launching with tools for investment collectives, but the platform will also support other kinds of collectives like educational, professional, philanthropic collectives in the future.
Borderless is a trading name of PLTFM Technologies Limited, a registered company in England and Wales (Company No. 14773451), with its registered office at 86-90 Paul Street, EC2A 4NE, London, United Kingdom. PLTFM Technologies Limited is not a payment service provider and operates through licensed partners in the United Kingdom to provide regulated financial services. PLTFM Investments Limited is an appointed representative of Palace Ventures Limited, a firm which is authorised and regulated by the FCA in the United Kingdom (FRN 433291).
Diaspora investments will be critical to unlock Africa’s economic prosperity, and we are building the infrastructure to enable this capital flow.
Borderless is for Africans in the diaspora and on the continent who want to connect, collaborate and build impactful collectives/syndicates. We are launching with tools for investment collectives, but the platform will also support other kinds of collectives like educational, professional, philanthropic collectives in the future.
Borderless is a trading name of PLTFM Technologies Limited, a registered company in England and Wales (Company No. 14773451), with its registered office at 86-90 Paul Street, EC2A 4NE, London, United Kingdom. PLTFM Technologies Limited is not a payment service provider and operates through licensed partners in the United Kingdom to provide regulated financial services. PLTFM Investments Limited is an appointed representative of Palace Ventures Limited, a firm which is authorised and regulated by the FCA in the United Kingdom (FRN 433291).
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