Communications Assistant (Internship)

Position description

Missing Children Europe is looking to recruit a full-time Communications Assistant for a 6-month internship (“convention d’immersion professionnelle” training contract). We are seeking an outgoing and creative assistant with an interest in social media, eager to gain experience in communications activities within a European NGO.

Tasks:

Coordinating External Organisational Communication:

• Ensure all external communications align with the organisation’s strategy and objectives.
• Coordinate content production for the annual Figure & Trends report and Annual Impact report.
• Create and disseminate social media content.
• Keep the website (missingchildreneurope.eu) current.
• Write press releases, newsletters, success stories, etc.
• Monitor media and report on communication campaigns, social media reach, Google Analytics, Bitly, social media analytics etc.
• Support projects, campaigns, and events with marketing and communication efforts (e.g. International Missing Children’s Day).
• Organise and implement EU communication campaigns in coordination with our members.
• Facilitate communication with members through newsletters, campaigns, webinars, and the internal member portal.

Collaborating with Fundraising Officer:

• Coordinate social media campaigns for fundraising purposes.
• Support fundraising events with marketing and communication efforts.
• Update donors, sponsors, and partners list on CRM database.
• Draft thank you letters to donors, sponsors, and partners.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Recent graduate with a degree in communication, journalism, marketing, press relations, or a relevant field.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English (preferably as a first language).
• Interest in human/children’s rights and child protection issues.
• Experience in managing social media profiles and content (desirable).
• Good knowledge of design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
• Knowledge of website management and content management (WordPress) (desirable).
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently, and handle stress.
• Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and improve.
• Applicant must possess EU work permit.

Application instructions

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