Friday, June 29, 2012

Internship: European Council on Foreign Relations is offering internship

Internship in Communications unit
The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) is the first pan-European think-tank. Launched in October 2007, its objective is to conduct research and promote informed debate across Europe on the development of coherent and effective European values based foreign policy.

Position
We are looking for a communications intern for 3 to 6 months to start as soon as possible. Working from ECFR's London office for 20 hours a week, the intern will support the communications unit in organising ECFR's media profile and implementing its communications strategies.

Responsibilities
Answering enquiries from the press or other media representatives
Assisting the communications team in updating and promoting ECFR's website/social media presence
Monitoring media coverage and updating ECFR's database of media appearances/media contacts
Helping the communications team with producing various media outputs
Other tasks as required by the communications team

Experience and skills
Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office, html) including some knowledge of database maintenance and website management.
Basic graphic design skills and experience with photoshop and/or gimp.
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, flexibility and ability to multi-task and prioritise, good organisational skills and eye for detail
fluent in English, knowledge of a second European language would be an advantage
interest in European foreign policy and EU politics

We offer
An exciting opportunity to gain work experience in a challenging, fast-paced environment with a diverse team.
A small stipend to cover transport and lunch costs.

To apply: Please send your CV and supporting statement about why you are applying for this role (with COMMUNICATIONS INTERN as the subject line) to: communications@ecfr.eu by 5 July 2012.

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