Deadline: 14 July 2015
The Oxfam International is currently inviting applications from the eligible individuals for the post of EU Media & Communications Intern based in Brussels, Belgium. The internship is for the duration of 7 months.
Oxfam helps create lasting solutions to the injustice of poverty using a combination of rights-based sustainable development programs, public education, campaigns, advocacy, and humanitarian assistance in disasters and conflicts.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Intern will perform the following functions-
- Help design and implement Oxfam’s EU media and communications strategy.
- Draft, edit and proofread media products such as press releases and opinion pieces as well as internal newsletters.
- Support social media engagement and help manage current social media tools
- Conduct daily media monitoring and analysis.
- Help organize media briefings, advocacy events and media stunts
- Make follow-up calls to journalists to sell-in events or stories
- Keep Oxfam’s EU website up-to-date
- Keep media contacts and distribution lists up-to-date
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Educational background in communications / journalism with an interest in international politics and development; or educational background in international politics and development with an interest in communications / journalism.
- Excellent verbal and written command of English. Good knowledge of French is a plus.
- Multimedia and website management skills are highly desirable and strong command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher) is a must. Good command of Photoshop is a plus.
- Experience engaging with social media and monitoring.
- Basic knowledge of EU decision-making politics and processes.
- Effective team player with the ability to work and think both collaboratively independently, and to be resourceful and proactive.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit Oxfam International.
