Crisis Group are seeking a Communications Unit Intern

The International Crisis Group is currently seeking one communications intern in Brussels to work for six months beginning in August 2011. The internship would suit a candidate with a recent graduate degree in journalism, media and/or communications. Knowledge of political science and international relations 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; French, German or Arabic native speakers are particularly encouraged to apply

• 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.

Desirable:

• Multimedia skills, e.g. knowledge of Adobe Flash and the other creative suite applications;

• Previous media experience, especially in video/audio and photography editing;

• Experience in promotion using social media channels;

• Proven interest in international relations/conflict analysis.

If you wish to apply please send your CV in English, a one page cover letter and work samples in your relevant languages (preferably journalistic texts) tointern.vacancies@crisisgroup.org, clearly stating "Communications Intern” no later than 8 July 2011. Please include your preferred start date in your cover letter.

Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications that we receive, we are unable to respond to each individual candidate.

Please note that our internships are unpaid and full-time.