Communications Unit Intern International Crisis Group

The International Crisis Group is currently seeking a communications intern in Brussels to work for six months beginning in mid February 2013. The internship would suit a candidate with a recent graduate degree in journalism, media and/or communications. Knowledge of political science, international relations and social media are an asset.
Responsibilities:

•      Draft media outputs such as press releases, commentary articles and newsletters;
•      Media monitoring;
•      Liaising with international and local media; organising press briefings;
•      Providing assistance to the Communications Director and to the Senior Communications Officer;
•      Maintaining the Crisis Group database of media contacts;
•      Maintaining and updating social media channels;
•      Producing podcasts and multimedia presentations.

Requirements:

•      Excellent verbal and written command of English; proficiency in Spanish, German or Portuguese would be an added asset;
•      Enrolled in or recently completed a post graduate degree in journalism and/or communications is a must, knowledge of political science, conflict studies or similar are an asset;
•      Communicative, team player, creative, works well under time pressure.

Desirable:

•      Multimedia skills, e.g. knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products;
•      Previous media experience, especially in video/audio and photography editing;
•      Experience in using social media for advocacy purposes;
•      Proven interest in international relations/conflict analysis;
•      Basic knowledge of HTML.

Only applications from candidates who are currently able to work in the EU can be considered.
If you wish to apply please send your CV in English, a one page cover letter, work samples in your relevant languages (preferably journalistic texts, not longer than two pages) and your preferred starting date to intern.vacancies@crisisgroup.org. Clearly state "Communications Intern” in the subject line and submit no later than 24 January 2013.  Please include your preferred start date in your cover letter, and include your language skills in your application email. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please note that our internships are unpaid and full-time.
Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications that we receive, we are unable to respond to each individual candidate. Only short-listed ones will be contacted.