View Vacancy - Communications and Public Diplomacy Intern
This position will also give support on communications around events, high level visits/missions, the GREAT Britain marketing campaign, internal communications and regional issues such as politics, human rights, science, education, trade and investment.
The intern will be responsible for:
- Giving support on events, official visits and communications initiatives, including photo and digital coverage and the production of communications materials.
- Developing and supporting all internal communications initiatives such as the bulletin board, digital newsletters, staff events and special campaigns.
- Collaborating in engagement with the media, by writing press notes and reports, preparing mailing lists and contacting journalists.
- Taking part in special projects, accompanying the development and implementation of strategic communications plans.
- Supporting the work of digital communications, by creating plans, implementing them and monitoring impacts.
- Helping on administrative tasks, including contact with suppliers, documents management and database update.
- Monitoring discussions on global issues in the media and elaborate daily clippings for the organisation´s network.
- Supporting the promotion of GREAT branding – dressing events, organising material, and supporting production/delivery/ of marketing material.
The candidate must be a 2nd or 3rd year student in Communication Studies, Journalism or Public Relations. He/She must have excellent communication skills both in Portuguese (native) and English (fluent). High interest in the Brazilian political scenario. Interest and knowledge on the UK culture and politics would be an advantage. Familiarity with social media networks and knowledge of Office package and IOS system (Mac) are essential. Familiarity with design and visual communication tools would be a strong advantage. Knowledge in image and video edition is desirable, but not essential.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal communication skills and be a strong team-player. Organization skills and good attention to detail are essential. The job requires flexibility and a willingness and ability to deal with multiple tasks and priorities.
This opportunity is closed to applications.