Paid traineeship opportunity for journalists

Deadline: 26 February 2016

The Communications Service of the European University Institute, based in Florence (Italy) is looking for one journalist to carry out the following daily tasks:

 Write and report on EUI academic activities and EUI special events;

 Assist the EUI web team in the development of online media content, including online advertising campaigns and social media;

 Monitor international media;

 Edit a range of texts by Institute staff, including webpages, official announcements and internal reports;

 Assist in project management and websites run by the Communications Service;

 Occasional photography and involvement in producing videos and podcasts.

The duration of the traineeship is 12 months. The first three months of which constitute a trial period. Full time (Monday to Friday).

From May 2016 to May 2017 Conditions for Eligibility Candidates must:

A) Be nationals of a European Union member state, or of a candidate country which benefits from a pre-accession strategy (nationals of non-member states may be accepted depending on resources available);

AND;

B) Are studying for a first (post-secondary education) degree and are in the process of obtaining the qualification; OR
C) Are involved in a vocational training programme; OR
D) Have obtained the above (B or C) qualification, no longer than 18 months prior to the beginning of the traineeship;

AND;

E) Have a thorough knowledge of English (native speaker or equivalent certified level, C2). Knowledge of another European language may be an advantage but this is not a requirement (it should be taken into account that English, French and Italian are the main working languages at the EUI).

Qualifications Required

Applicants with a degree in journalism and/or proven work experience in the field of journalism are especially encouraged to apply;

 Excellent communication and writing skills;

 Good time management and organisational skills;

 Ability to work in an international team.

Advantageous

 Previous experience in the field of journalism;

 Social media experience.

Benefits

 Maintenance grants of 1.280 Euros per month;

 A discount of 40 per cent at the EUI canteen;

 Travel cost reimbursement for the journey to Italy and final return trip is provided.

To apply:
Please send: a) CV; b) cover letter; c) up to 5 writing samples to the email: eui.pr@eui.eu , putting in the subject line: Application for Journalist Traineeship.

Click here for more information on the internship and here for EUI general information.