Communication Intern

Stichting BirdLife Europe

Brussels, Belgium

Internship: 6 months paid position
Starting day: 11 March 2013

Description of Tasks

The selected Trainee will work in the communications team, giving support to work on a range of issues, including: media relations, newsletter content, contact data base management, online video production, picture editing and database.

Responsibilities

• manage press contacts and relations;
• write newsletter content;
• manage and develop social media content and profiles;
• update website;
• develop video and photo material.

Profile

Qualification: Educational Qualifications/Vocational Training

• At least relevant Bachelor’s Degree in communications, social sciences, journalism or related disciplines;
• Knowledge of environmental NGOs and EU institutions;
• Very good written English;
• Ability to transform complicated policy text into easy reading material suitable for the web;
• High levels of flexibility, dedication and sense of responsibility;
• Well organised and with attention to detail.

Personal and Social Skills

• Good team work skills, ability to work independently and take initiative;
• Well-developed social skills;
• Ability to work in an International environment.

Language Skills

• The intern should be able to communicate and write in English. Additional language skills are a plus;
• Information Technology (IT) Skills;
• Basic office skills, knowledge of online content management tools, text editing skills.

Applications

Applications to be sent by 18 February 2013 to Caroline Jacobsson Head of Communications and Marketing: europe@birdlife.org.

Only applications with a max 1 A4 page CV and a 1 page personal letter will be considered.
Include in the email subject field: Intern Comms.