The Digital Division of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is currently seeking a graduate and/or undergraduate student with experience and interest in communications, digital storytelling on websites, social media and other digital platforms, as well as web technology to intern in its New York office. Ideally, the student would be available to intern for the fall 2018 semester beginning in September 2018 until December 2018.
This is an unpaid internship. It is recommended that students secure funding through external scholarships and grants. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with other international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
- The student will intern closely with the Senior Web Communications Manager and will learn how to: create digital communications products for the website, www.hrw.org; analyze database content; develop a weekly newsletter; and brainstorm other ways to improve the digital presentation of our information.
- Other projects can be assigned as they arise and match the applicant's interests and abilities.
- Fluency in a Windows environment is required.
- Candidates with HTML coding skills, Photoshop skills, and familiarity with Drupal or another content management system are highly encouraged to apply.
- Applicants should be comfortable using web-based technologies, as well as social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc).
- Candidates should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Knowledge of a second language is a plus, but not required.