We are looking for a strong candidate as the IBAHRI communications intern working from Monday, 4 July until Friday, 30 September 2016. The closing date for applications is Monday, 6 June.

Skills and experience required:

• undergraduate degree (Media, social science or related field);
• demonstrated desire to work in a media, communications role;
• excellent research and analytical skills;
• sound experience in writing/editing documents, excellent verbal and written communications skills, with experience synthesizing complex messages for a variety of audiences;
• IT literate with knowledge of web and social media, ideally with experience of using Content Management Systems;
• creative thinker with a flexible approach to working;
• commitment to the aims and objectives of IBAHRI; and
• fluency in Spanish, French or Arabic an asset.

Day to day work may include:

-researching and drafting country-specific, media background reports for IBAHRI projects;

-media monitoring and press summaries;

-drafting press releases, e-newsletters and other communications materials;

-compiling media and other contact lists;

-proofreading and copy-editing IBAHRI communications;

-monitoring and recording press coverage;

-monitoring and reporting on web and social media activity;

-and supporting IBAHRI events.

Please go tohttp://www.ibanet.org/Education_and_Internships/Legal_Internship_Programme.aspx for more information on how to apply. The internship is unpaid but there is an opportunity to apply for IBA Educational Trust funding.