The Communications Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking an undergraduate or graduate school student with proficiency in English and at least one other European language to intern in the Brussels office. Ideally, the candidate will be available for six months beginning in September 2019 (internship hours are flexible).
The intern will contribute to projects on a range of topics and will learn how to conduct media monitoring for European countries, pitch HRW press releases and reports, liaise with press, and organize different meetings and events.
Human Rights Watch internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by HRW staff, and interaction with other international organizations.
Students will also have opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, professional development workshops, and/or special events relating to human rights, as well as network with other HRW interns, volunteers, and employees. As an HRW intern, students will take skills acquired in school and apply them in a professional setting.
- Only students who have secured external funding through grants or scholarships, such as the Erasmus+ program or other similar programs, will be considered for this internship position.
- 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.
- Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, internet applications) are required.