[studenti-eebl-2021] Curricular Internship Opportunity Press and Communication Section at the British Embassy, Rome

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Dear Students,

 

The Press and Communication Section of the British Embassy in Rome is seeking an intern for a period of six months starting from February 2024. The Section designs and delivers communications for the whole of the Italy Network (the Embassy and all its British partner-organisations) across the full range of policy areas covered: from foreign policy to justice and home affairs, defence, economy, culture, migration etc. They liaise directly with media, draft and place articles and interviews and follow up with social media engagement and creation of content. They also support all sections around the Embassy with developing and running their public diplomacy campaigns and events, both in person and online.

 

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSABILITIES:

- contributing to a written summary in English of news stories, comments and interviews

from Italian media outlets;

- drafting of press releases and briefings;

- drawing media wrap-ups and media coverage evaluations;

- assisting in the organisation of seminars, conferences and events;

- database administration;

- social media monitoring and analysis;

- occasional translations EN>IT.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

- knowledge of, and interest in, the Italian media, the political scene, and international

news;

- communication studies;

- outstanding writing and drafting skills in Italian

- fluent spoken and written English;

- ability to run digital events;

- knowledge of social media;

- attitudes to team work;

- ability to work under pressure and prioritise work;

- IT literacy;

- ability to work independently but also as part of a highly dynamic team.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

- knowledge of Adobe suite programmes;

- knowledge of Microsoft Teams;

- experience in social media analysis.

 

This curricular internship lasts for six months and requires enrollment at university for the entire period.  Interested candidates should forward their CV and motivation letter in English by January 7, 2024 to "> with "> in copy.

 

Best regards,

 

Jennifer L. Vieley

MSc European Economy and Business Law

Tor Vergata University of Rome

Department of Economics and Finance

Master of Science Program Office
Room 01.A.08, First Floor, Building B (Ricerca)

Via Columbia 2, 00133 Rome, Italy
Phone + 39 06 7259 5744