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Communications Internship

Communications Internship

Please note the application deadline for our 2024 Salzburg-based Internship Program has passed. To remain informed of future opportunities, please subscribe to our Internship Program mailing list.

The Communications Interns’ primary task is to tell compelling stories about the impact of Salzburg Global Seminar’s programs through written and multimedia content for Salzburg Global’s website, print publications, social media platforms, and external media partners.

The Public Affairs Team works on every Salzburg Global program. As a result, our interns gain exposure to various topics and experts, which will help expand their knowledge and networks. 

The Communications Intern will also assist in other internal and external communications, giving them experience beyond journalistic writing and across all the communications output typical of a non-profit.

Typical duties include:

  • Writing both short, quick-turn-around and long, in-depth interviews and features for SalzburgGlobal.org, daily program newsletters, program reports, and external media partners’ publications;
  • Conducting in-person (during programs) and online (post-program) interviews with Fellows and donors;
  • Helping to produce content for Salzburg Global’s social media and digital platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).
  • Researching Salzburg Global Fellows after they have participated in a Salzburg Global program and tracking their work;
  • Maintaining the digital assets and publications libraries and assisting with worldwide mailing distribution;
  • Providing general administrative assistance to the Public Affairs team;

Skills required:

  • Enthusiasm for the mission of Salzburg Global Seminar;
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or significant journalistic/writing work experience outside of their degree studies, e.g., with a college newspaper;
  • Experience in working in the media, particularly in online or features writing;
  • Native or equivalent proficiency in written and spoken English; excellent written communication skills and attention to detail;
  • Demonstrable knowledge of international affairs and other topics covered by Salzburg Global Seminar’s programs during the internship;
  • Excellent IT skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills are required; experience with Google Drive, Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign and Photoshop), and web CMS, and multimedia editing is also highly desirable;
  • A can-do attitude, ability to multi-task, and a willingness to work flexible hours according to program/project needs;
  • Confidence in communicating with people at different levels of seniority, through various channels, and from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
  • German language skills are not required.

OTHER INFORMATION 

The internship is full-time for three months. The position is unpaid, but we will provide the successful candidate with free on-site accommodation at Schloss Leopoldskron, all meals, travel from and return to the intern’s country of residence, insurance, and visa processing assistance. We will also provide excellent networking opportunities with the international participants of our programs.

HAVE QUESTIONS?

For questions about internships in Salzburg, check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

For questions about internships in Washington, DC, email development@salzburgglobal.org.

Watch this video for a behind-the-scenes look at the Salzburg Global Internship Program. Read reflections from our past Interns and Impact Fellows.