Communications Intern EMMA - European Magazine Media Association

The Future Media Lab. is a think tank initiative hosted by the European Magazine Media Association (EMMA). The Future Media Lab. operates at the interface of media innovation and public policy. It is therefore run by the Brussels based EMMA Secretariat.
The aim of the Future Media Lab. is to bridge the gap between fast-paced innovations in the media sector and the long-lasting legislative process at EU level by anticipating the future media landscape. How do we do this? By initiating knowledge sharing in innovative formats (i.e. conference on “understanding disruptions”), driving focus topics (i.e. funding journalism) and running workshops (i.e. crowdfunding for media companies). www.futuremedialab.info
EMMA is a non-profit organization representing over 15.000 magazine publishers throughout Europe publishing over 50.000 titles in Europe, reaching on average 80% of European adults. 300 million Europeans read magazines on a regular, consistent basis. More information is available on www.magazinemedia.eu
EMMA is offering an unpaid, full-time internship at the Secretariat’s offices in Brussels for a period of 6 months (a small allowance for transport and food will be paid). This internship will be of benefit particularly for anyone who seeks professional experience related to communication in a European think tank initiative at the interface of media innovation and public policy.
Duties:
The internship offers the possibility to learn about the work of the Future Media Lab., especially its advocacy and communication actions in Brussels.
It consists of support and assistance in the following areas:

• Supporting the organization of Future Media Lab events (conferences, workshops, etc.)
• Supporting the Future Media Lab.’s administration and organisational work, such as event registration, database management, etc.
• Updating and developing the Future Media Lab. website and other media tools such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
• Expanding the Future Media Lab.’s sponsors relations
• Support of the Communication Officer in developing and implementing new communication activities and projects

Qualifications

• Candidates should have excellent English language skills and very good written and verbal communication skills; the knowledge of one other EU language would be an asset
• Experienced user of Adobe InDesign, knowledge of Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator
• Knowledgeable in HTML and WordPress websites
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database)
• The candidate should be self-motivated, well organized, and able to work efficiently and autonomously
• The person should be an excellent team-player and be interested in media innovation, EU policy and should enjoy thinking “outside the box”

EMMA internships are only open to candidates registered in a University/school/institute, as a contract must be signed between EMMA and the student's home university. Please note that this is a compulsory condition; applications that do not match this criterion will not be short listed.   
How to apply:
Please send a CV and covering letter to Max von Abendroth, Executive Director of EMMA to the following email address:  intern@magazinemedia.eu
Subject heading: Application Intern + your name
Only candidates invited for interview will be contacted. Interviews will be held the week of 15 December. The ideal candidate would be able to start at the beginning of January 2015.
DEADLINE: Monday 12 December 2014