EMERGENCY is looking for an Intern to support the Digital Communication Department. The position requires a dynamic, proactive and creative candidate. Flexibility and an ability to multitask are also essential. Important features of the position include: international-focused approach; openness, good interpersonal skills; ability to work to deadlines and support the department in delivering high level digital communication materials in line with the NGO’s core marketing strategy. The position will play a key role in the close-knit team, and work with the International Network of affiliates within the NGO in order to spread the message about EMERGENCY’s work internationally.

The position has a dual reporting line to the Head of Digital Communication Department and the International Network Manager. The location of the position is the EMERGENCY head office in Milan.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with the Digital Communications Department and the International Coordination Unit to research and develop communications materials to be used on an international level;
• Facilitate and support the communications streams between international offices and the Head Office;
• Dissemination of communication materials and updates from Head Office to international offices;
• Monitoring and reporting on the international offices’ communications actions on digital channels;
• Provide support in using digital communications platforms and tools for the international offices;

Required skills

• Native speaker level of English and very good knowledge of Italian;
• Excellent writing skills in English and Italian;
• Excellent understanding of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Experience with other platforms will be considered a plus;
• Knowledge of Email Marketing Platforms;
• Knowledge of website administration using CMS. Knowledge of WordPress is a plus.
• Ability to write PHP code, good understanding of HTML, CSS and Javascript will be considered a plus.

Education and previous experience

Education background in communications, digital marketing, or related fields.

Contract

The successful candidate will be offered a six-month internship in respect of the safeguards provided by law.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to: [email protected]

The deadline for the application is: Friday, 20 December 2019.

Planned start date of the Internship is: Monday, 20 January 2020.