ARTICLE 19 is looking for a highly motivated intern to join the
communications, media and advocacy team in our international office
based in London. Working at the core of the team you will develop the
skills and experience required to work in the NGO sector.
What we need
You will be available for three days a week for three months from July 2013.
Ideally you will have a strong demonstrable interest in human rights and some experience of communications (web, print, social media, events etc), campaigning (advocacy, direct action etc) or media work (journalism, press work etc).
You will be a strong communicator with excellent writing, analytic and IT skills.
Fluency in English is essential and knowledge of a second language is desirable.
All applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
What you will learn
Working in a high demand function, you will have lots of opportunities to obtain and/or develop your skills in the following areas:
Interviews will take place in early July 2013.
More information about internships
Internships at ARTICLE 19 offer the opportunity for individuals to further their career goals while defending freedom of expression and information. Interns gain experience and knowledge which may help them either with their studies, interests or in gaining future paid work in the non-governmental sector. The bulk of any placement will be substantive in nature, giving insight into the workings of an international human rights organisation and an in depth knowledge of issues relating to freedom of expression and information.
Internships are limited to between six weeks and six months and all applicants need to have or be able to obtain the right to work in the UK.
Internships are unpaid and interns are expected to secure funding for the internship independently. In the absence of bursary funding, interns may claim actual lunch and travel expenses within London up to a maximum £10 per day for travel and maximum £5 per day for lunch, for each day spent in the ARTICLE 19 office. All claims must be fully receipted.
What we need
You will be available for three days a week for three months from July 2013.
Ideally you will have a strong demonstrable interest in human rights and some experience of communications (web, print, social media, events etc), campaigning (advocacy, direct action etc) or media work (journalism, press work etc).
You will be a strong communicator with excellent writing, analytic and IT skills.
Fluency in English is essential and knowledge of a second language is desirable.
All applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
What you will learn
Working in a high demand function, you will have lots of opportunities to obtain and/or develop your skills in the following areas:
- Social media management (Twitter, Facebook)
- Website content management
- Mailing list management
- Communications research and planning
- Developing campaign materials
- Drafting, proof-reading and editing
- Publicity
- Event coordination
- Project management
Interviews will take place in early July 2013.
More information about internships
Internships at ARTICLE 19 offer the opportunity for individuals to further their career goals while defending freedom of expression and information. Interns gain experience and knowledge which may help them either with their studies, interests or in gaining future paid work in the non-governmental sector. The bulk of any placement will be substantive in nature, giving insight into the workings of an international human rights organisation and an in depth knowledge of issues relating to freedom of expression and information.
Internships are limited to between six weeks and six months and all applicants need to have or be able to obtain the right to work in the UK.
Internships are unpaid and interns are expected to secure funding for the internship independently. In the absence of bursary funding, interns may claim actual lunch and travel expenses within London up to a maximum £10 per day for travel and maximum £5 per day for lunch, for each day spent in the ARTICLE 19 office. All claims must be fully receipted.
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