JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:Communications Internship

Location:IRC-UK office, London,WC1A

Duration: Two months (Monday 13 July to Friday 4 September)

Salary:£12,709.82pro rata

Hours:37.5 hoursperweek

Details

IRC-UK is offering a two month paid internship in its communications team this summer. The role is ideally suited to someone with excellent writing and editing skills, as well as a flair for social media, eager to gain work experience in communications, media relations and humanitarian aid.

The role will involve working closely with IRC-UK’s Press and PR Manager and Communications Manager in supporting the work of a busy communications department. Duties will include:

  • Researching the IRC’s impact in key countries to identify communications opportunities
  • Support the IRC’s social media efforts on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Storify
  • Share important news items, media coverage
  • Help compile and disseminate an internal newsletter
  • Researching journalists and building press lists
  • Media monitoring and recording media coverage
  • Drafting communications for the general public including text for website, online,print and social media posts; case studies; andupdates
  • Check, edit and upload materials to the website: and review IRC-UK’s resource library of communications materials andwebsite

Depending on your background and skills base, learning opportunities will include:

  • Firm understanding of humanitarian PR
  • Develop and refine written communication skills for diverse audiences anddifferent platforms including publications, online, social media
  • An understanding of humanitarian aid, recovery and development
  • The work of a communications team in supporting an organisation achievingits mission
  • Project management skills
  • A general understanding of working in the not-for-profit sector.

Application

No previous experience is necessary however you must:

  • Have a genuine interest and some understanding of IRC’s work and mandate
  • Demonstrate interest and a good understanding of communications,marketing, journalism or a related field
  • Have excellent writing skills and an understanding of writing for different audiences
  • Be able to distill key information and produce content for varied audiences
  • Be open to learning and contributing ideas
  • Understand the role of social media in effective communications
  • Be proficient with different design and Microsoft Office software.

To apply

Please send a CV (two pages maximum) and letter (one page maximum) describingyour motivations for this position and how you meet the application criteria aboveto:

The closing date is: 5pm Friday 3 July

Interviews will take place: Wednesday 8 July