Avviso / Friends of the Earth International (FoEI), Communications intern-volunteer



Friends of the Earth International (FoEI), Communications intern/volunteer

The job
Under the guidance of the FoEI media coordinator you will spend around 50% of your time to:

  • Monitor FoEI press coverage, and help providing analysis of its impact
  • Monitor news relating to FoEI campaigns in order to detect media opportunities
  • Help deliver ad-hoc media support to FoEI campaigners
  • Regularly update journalists distribution lists
  • Keep the FoEI media pages on our public website up-to-date
  • Keep the FoEI extranet media webpages up-to-date
  • Help draft press releases and other press materials as requested and / or proofread materials
The rest of your time will be dedicated to other activities to be agreed with the communications team, for instance working on  webpages, special projects etc

The skills
  •   At least 6 months international media or NGO communications work experience
  •   University degree - or University student
  •   English mother tongue or equivalent
  •   Knowledge of Spanish or French is an advantage
  •   Commitment to the values of Friends of the Earth International, and some knowledge of environmental issues
  •   Self starter able to grasp quickly complex policy issues
  •   Self motivated and organised
  •   Strong and proficient communications skills
  •   Demonstrable website skills, or a clear aptitude for learning quickly

Interested?
Please send to media@foei.org your resume / CV and a cover letter explaining why you think you are the right person for this job. They will respond only to the best qualified applicants.