Online Media Intern International Crisis Group

Crisis Group is currently seeking an intern to work at its Brussels headquarters with the Online Editor. The internship would suit candidates with interests and experience in some combination (and preferably many) of the following: content management systems, community management, international relations, conflict studies, journalism. The intern may also assist the Research Unit with the drafting and publication of Crisis Group’s monthly CrisisWatch bulletin.
Responsibilities:

•  Update web content on website, blogs, and internal intranet;
• Engage professionally with social media such as Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube;
•  Monitor success of online efforts using google analytics and other tools;
•  Monitor developments in online media;
•  Help develop new graphics and content for Crisis Group’s website;
•  Assist with the preparation and publication of CrisisWatch; and
•  Provide general administrative support

Requirements:

•  At least an undergraduate degree is required - a degree in multimedia communications, web design, new media, journalism, and/or international relations, politics, conflict studies, with a keen interest in BOTH fields;
•  English language skills at native-speaker level;
•  Passion for social media and its potential as an advocacy tool;
•  Knowledge of Content Management Systems, i.e. Sitecore and Wordpress;
•  Good understanding of HTML/CSS;
•  Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, or other similar software;
•  Highly organised and able to pay close attention to detail; and
•  Possession of an EU passport, student visa, or other means of working in - --- Belgium for six months without work permit sponsorship from Crisis Group.

If you wish to apply please send your CV and cover letter to intern.vacancies@crisisgroup.org clearly stating “Online Media Intern” and the date you would be able to start.
Your cover letter must include:
Where you heard about this internship
Why you would like to work for Crisis Group
Why you would like to work in the field of online media
Links to your online profiles.
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, though a small stipend for lunch and transport is provided.