Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Czech Republic
Prague
Overview
Details
Our News Products Department is seeking an intern for cooperation on daily tasks and special projects related to Social Media. The intern will be assisting with the streamlining, supporting and optimizing the Social Media operation across the organization and interacting with all the digital parts of RFE/RL, especially the language services. The internship will last from 4 to 6 months. Days per week are flexible and depend on the agreement with the mentor and the students’ schedule, however the intern is expected to dedicate at least 20 hours per week to the internship.
You will learn:
- about the work of the Innovation Division and the News Products Department.
- about the digital strategy related to Social Media.
- about Social Media audience and social and community engagement.
- how to manage Social Media and other distribution accounts.
- how to prepare relevant workshops and training.
Who we are ...
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is an international broadcast organization based in Washington, D.C. and Prague, Czech Republic. RFE/RL's programs -- via radio, the Internet, and television -- reach influential people in 22 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia, the Caucasus, and Central Asian nations. RFE/RL's mission is to provide accurate and reliable news and information to domestic audiences in the local language. RFE/RL broadcasts in 26 languages and attracts more than 26 million weekly listeners and online visitors. With more than 400 journalists, 750 freelancers, and 17 local bureaus, RFE/RL is one of the most comprehensive news operations in the world. It is funded by the U.S. Congress through the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM).
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Minimum requirements are:
- Enrolled university student or recent graduate – must be in good standing.
- An educational background and/or experience in media, journalism or other related field.
- Fluent English and Russian.
- Experience with reporting is an advantage.
- Experience with Social Media and digital metrics.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Ability to multitask and to work independently.
- Interest and awareness in news and current affairs from RFE/RL’s broadcast
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Internships are a competitive process and are unpaid. We offer skills development and an opportunity to contribute to an interesting project.
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