Fall Communications Intern

Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD); Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A leading journalism organization in Washington, D.C. is seeking a fall communications intern to create social media content, support events, and maintain the website. This paid internship offers 28 to 35 hours weekly for a duration of 6 months, starting August 26, 2024. Candidates must be enrolled in a program or recent graduates with strong writing and social media skills.

Prestations

Paid internship

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, efficient, and flexible intern required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed.

Responsabilités

• Write and publish material for social media.
• Update ICFJ’s website.
• Compile analytics reports.

Connaissances

Writing skills

Social media management

Video editing

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Formation

Enrolled in a degree-granting program or recent graduate

Marketing, communications, journalism, or design major

Outils

Video editing software

Description du poste

Organisation: International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ)

Deadline: Ongoing

Location: Washington D.C.

ICFJ is looking for a committed and talented fall communications intern to join their communications team and work with them to tell ICFJ’s story. This is an exciting and paid opportunity for a self-starter who wants to advance journalism globally and further develop their communications skills – particularly in digital media.

The Communications Intern should be enthusiastic, efficient and flexible. Good writing skills and experience with social media are required. An interest in journalism and/or international affairs is strongly suggested. Applicants should exhibit a spirit of teamwork.

Duties will include developing written, visual and video content, contributing to the maintenance of ICFJ’s website, providing support for ICFJ events and other administrative tasks. The internship requires a time commitment of 28 to 35 hours a week starting on August 26, 2024 and lasting until at least the end of December, but no longer than 6 months.Applicants must be based in Washington, D.C. for the duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Write and publish material for social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram)
• Own social media analytics
• Design visuals for social media
• Film and edit video interviews
• Help compile regular analytics reports using multiple tools, such as Facebook Insights and Google Analytics
• Update ICFJ’s website
• Write short web stories and press mentions
• Support ICFJ events
• Provide administrative support as needed

Qualifications

• Intern must be enrolled in a degree-granting program during the internship or a recent graduate.
• Marketing, communications, journalism and design majors preferred.
• Experience with video editing and video editing software
• Highly collaborative with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Take pride in your work

How to apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To learn more and apply, please click here .