Winter/Spring Communications Intern

ICFJ is looking for a committed and talented intern to join their communications team and work with them to tell ICFJ’s story. This is an exciting and paid opportunity for a self-starter who wants to advance journalism globally and further develop their communications skills – particularly in digital media.

The Communications Intern should be enthusiastic, efficient and flexible. Good writing skills and experience with social media are required. An interest in journalism and/or international affairs is strongly suggested. Applicants should exhibit a spirit of teamwork.

Duties will include developing written, visual and video content, contributing to the maintenance of ICFJ’s website, providing support for ICFJ events and other administrative tasks. The internship requires a time commitment of 28 to 35 hours a week starting on January 6, 2025 and lasting until at least the end of May, but no longer than 6 months. Applicants must be based in Washington, D.C. for the duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Write and publish material for social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram)
• Own social media analytics
• Design visuals for social media
• Film and edit video interviews
• Help compile regular analytics reports using multiple tools, such as Facebook Insights and Google Analytics
• Update ICFJ’s website
• Write short web stories and press mentions
• Support ICFJ events
• Provide administrative support as needed

Required qualifications

• The Communications Intern must be enrolled in a degree-granting program during the internship or a recent graduate.
• Marketing, communications, journalism and design majors preferred.
• Experience with video editing and video editing software
• Highly collaborative with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Take pride in your work

It is a plus if you have experience with:

• Major design applications, such as Adobe Creative Suite
• Photography

How to apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To learn more and apply, please click here.