Status: Open
- Internships
Organisation: International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ)
Deadline: 31/12/2024
Location: United States
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) seeks a paid Disarming Disinformation Winter Intern for the International Journalists’ Network (IJNet), ICFJ’s online publication focused on journalism tips, tools and opportunities.
This internship will have a specific focus on fighting disinformation, working with IJNet under ICFJ’s Disarming Disinformation program. It is a great opportunity to build foundational experience in digital publishing and international journalism through tasks that involve managing social media, designing and coordinating engagement activities, tracking analytics and evaluating audience growth. Interns will also have the opportunity to contribute written and multimedia content for publishing on the website.
Responsibilities
As Disarming Disinformation Winter Intern, you will:
- Participate in a paid internship at IJNet to gain practical, tangible experience in written,video and audio reporting;
- Support the IJNet team in the production of anti-disinformation-related content
- Support the development and dissemination of mis/disinformation tools and resources that inform audiences globally
- Assist IJNet staff with writing and scheduling daily social media
- Design and implement engagement campaigns across various platforms
- Contribute written articles for publication on IJNet.org
- Use Google Analytics, Chartbeat and other software to track analytics and draw meaningful conclusions
- Assist in the production of multimedia projects, including podcasts, social videos and video interviews
- Work together with program staff to advertise and recruit for upcoming events using digital platforms
- Assist ICFJ staff in researching potential funders and project ideas
- Support ICFJ staff in writing reports to funders
- Provide administrative support as needed
Qualifications
- Intern must be enrolled in a degree-granting program during the internship or a recent graduate
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter
- Strong attention to detail and highly developed organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Interest in international affairs, global news developments, and global efforts to combat mis/disinformation
- Experience with social media, scheduling platforms, analytics software, news writing and digital tools are preferred
- Applicants must be U.S.-based and authorized to work in the U.S.
Required Skills
- Strong writing and editing skills
- A deep understanding of social media tools and audience engagement practices
- Research abilities
- Interest in learning more about mis/disinformation and how to combat it, in order to produce articles, interviews and social media content about it
Desired Skills
- Website and social media analytics tracking knowledge
- Video and/or audio editing skills
- Design experience with tools such as Canva
- A second language is a plus as disinformation is a worldwide issue
How to apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To learn more and apply, please click here.