The Communications Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a university student or recent graduate with proficiency in English and at least one other European language to intern full-time in the Brussels office. Ideally, the candidate will be available for six months beginning in February 2023 (internship hours are flexible, though this is a full-time internship).
Due to COVID-19, many of their offices remain are operating at a limited capacity. HRW prioritizes the safety of their interns. In locations that have eased office restrictions and are open at a limited capacity, interns are not expected to report to the office and remote arrangements will remain an option for the foreseeable future. However, interns may have the option of reporting to an office on a voluntary basis in accordance with HRW’s COVID-19 policies.
Responsibilities: The intern will contribute to media and communication related projects on a range of topics and will learn about media monitoring for European countries, creating effective social media content, liaising with the press, and organizing meetings and events. They will also contribute to the production of our Daily Brief.
Human Rights Watch internships offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by HRW staff, and interaction with other international organizations.
Interns may also have opportunities to attend virtual lectures, trainings, professional development workshops, and/or special events relating to human rights, as well as network with other HRW interns, volunteers, and employees.
Location:
BelgiumBenefits
- Interns who are currently enrolled students will be reimbursed for their lunch and local travel costs as pre-approved by HRW and in accordance with HRW policy.
- Interns who are recent graduates will receive a gross stipend of EUR 920 per month.
- Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships may offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, and interaction with other international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
Eligibilities
- Applicants enrolled in a university or other academic institutions for the duration of the internship term are highly preferred.
- The internship must be a required part of the intern’s academic program. In some circumstances, applicants can be recent graduates of an academic program who are undergoing an internship for further training.
- Students are strongly encouraged go secure external funding through grants or scholarships, such as the Erasmus+ program or other similar programs.
- Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable with a strong interest in international human rights, news media, and social media.
- Excellent verbal and written command of English and one other European language are required (Greek, Polish are desirable). Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, internet applications) are required.
Eligible Regions: Open for all countries.
Application Process
- Please apply immediately by visiting their online job portal at: https://careers.hrw.org and attaching a CV/resume, letter of interest, and a writing sample.
- No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
- Due to the large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.
Application Deadline: February 5, 2023
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