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Communications traineeship
We are hiring trainees in ECCHR’s Media & Communications department for a three-month duration.
We are seeking trainees beginning 1 January 2022 and are accepting applications on a rolling basis.
Preference will be given to applicants who can communicate in German and English and who have experience in journalism and/or public relations, or who have studied these fields.
This traineeship should be undertaken as part of a program of study. Expense allowance: €450/month
Please apply by email to: presse@ecchr.eu
To apply, please send the following documents as one PDF:
- Letter of motivation
- CV (tabular form)
- Academic transcripts
- Work samples in English (max. five) and German (max. three)
- Proof of student status (e.g. enrollment certificate)
Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of human rights
- Bachelors degree (or equivalent)
- Excellent written communication skills in English
- Excellent German skills are required. Spanish, French or Arabic is an advantage
- Some experience in the field of press and public relations work
- Strong writing skills
- Some website editing experience
- Experience with Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, and an enthusiasm for new developments in online communication
- Good IT skills and competence with basic programs (e.g. Excel and Powerpoint)
- Ability to work independently
Responsibilities and tasks include:
- Substantive research on human rights topics
- Translate texts from German to English
- Edit/proofread German and English texts (articles, web texts and social media posts)
- Contribute to planning, drafting and editing press releases, newsletters, web texts and other materials (in German and English)
- Daily press review and compiling press clippings (of German and English media)
- Support our online presence and social media channels (in German and English)
- Assist with preparing, running and following up on press and other events
- Help handle international media inquiries
- Contribute to producing audiovisuals
- Basic office management tasks
As a trainee in the Media & Communications department, you also have the chance to take part in ECCHR’s Critical Legal Training curriculum (workshops, discussions, etc.).
