International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)

Internship in Communication and Campaigns Department (ongoing position in Brussels)

International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)

Rolling basis — apply soon

Job Description

The internship is opened for a period of  2 to 4  months depending on the availability of the candidates. 

We are looking for someone with the following skills:

  • Fluency (native level) in English, French or Spanish and good skills in at least one of the other languages
  • Strong writing skills
  • Must be studying communications, media, journalism (student status required during the internship)
  • Good intercommunication skills
  • Creativity
  • Pro-activity
  • Organisational skills
  • Good knowledge of social media

Your daily tasks will involve:

  • Assisting the communication team in drafting daily press releases and news for the website
  • Assisting IFJ press freedom campaigns including: drafting of campaign documents and developing campaigning material
  • Feeding IFJ social media network
  • Translating news items for the website
  • Monitoring world news on press freedom and journalists’ rights

What we offer :

  • Hands-on experience in communication in the world’s biggest organisation of journalists
  • Knowledge of basic trade unions’ rights
  • Experience in building campaigns to promote press freedom
  • Sound understanding of press freedom challenges and journalists' working conditions across the globe
  • A great working environment in a multicultural and multi lingual environment

This is a paid internship including holidays.

How to apply: send covering letter and CV to communications

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About International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)

International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)

The IFJ, the world's largest organisation of journalists, represents 600,000 media professionals from 187 trade unions and associations in more than 140 countries. Established in 1926, it is the organisation that speaks for journalists within the United Nations system and …

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