INTERNSHIP in London, U.K - PR & Communication intern

Open Society Foundation (in London) European Council on Foreign Relations, is looking for a Communications and Publications Intern

THE COMPANY
European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) was launched in October 2007 and its objective is to conduct research and promote informed debate across Europe on the development of an effective European values based foreign policy. It has developed a strategy with three distinctive elements that define its activities:

* A pan-European Council. ECFR has brought together a distinguished Council of over one hundred Members - politicians, decision makers, thinkers and business people from the EU's member states and candidate countries. Members provide ECFR staff with advice and feedback on policy ideas and help with ECFR's activities within their own countries. The Council is chaired by Martti Ahtisaari, Joschka Fischer and Mabel van Oranje.
* A physical presence in the main EU member states.ECFR, uniquely among European think-tanks, has offices in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris and Sofia. Our offices are platforms for research, debate, advocacy and communications.
* A distinctive research and policy development process.ECFR has brought together a team of distinguished researchers and practitioners from all over Europe to advance its objectives through innovative projects with a pan-European focus. ECFR's activities include primary research, publication of policy reports, private meetings and public debates, ‘friends of ECFR’ gatherings in EU capitals and outreach to strategic media outlets.

ECFR was initiated by George Soros and was incubated by the Open Society Foundation in London and four other founding donors: The Communitas Foundation, Sigrid Rausing, FRIDE and Unicredit. Its transition to an independent entity is nearing completion and ECFR are putting in place the infrastructure to support its continued growth and success. It has applied for charitable status.

ECFR currently has offices in London, Berlin, Madrid, Paris, Rome and Sofia.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The communications and publications intern will assist the editor and head of communications in improving and expanding the range of ways in which ECFR gets its messages out to various audiences, through traditional publications, the website and social media.
Responsibilities

* Carry out an audit/evaluation of publications by foreign policy think tanks in EU member states, in particular how publications are presented in print and online.
* Carry out an audit/evaluation of European foreign policy journals in EU member states.
* Work with the editor to develop ideas for improving ECFR's publications.
* Carry out an audit of communications among the major think tanks, in Europe, the UK, the US and beyond - including their websites, use of Web 2.0 functions, multimedia, social media and other online tools.
* Work with the head of communications to evaluate and implement new elements of ECFR's communications strategy, especially using new media tools.
* Other general responsibilities as may be reasonably requested over time.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The successful candidate will be studying for or have completed a Masters degree in a subject relevant to a European foreign-policy think tank. They will have experience of research and a track record of interest in Europe's changing place in the world. Experience of using new media and the internet to build and engage an audience, and awareness of new trends in IT would be an advantage.
Qualifications

The candidate would have excellent written skills in English. A working knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. They must have a meticulous approach to research and attention to detail, along with common sense and the maturity and ability to work remotely with infrequent supervision. An understanding of the work of think tanks and how new media can help them communicate to their audiences would also be preferable.

Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation: £20.00 per day and all business expenses paid.
Application Deadline: April 2, 2010

To Apply, please send a one page cover letter and your CV to: recruitment-admin@osf-eu.org, indicating Communications and Publications Intern in the subject line.

Please restrict your CV to no more than three pages of A4. Please state your citizenship and status with respect to living and working in the UK

No phone calls please. Due to the large volume of candidates applying for positions within ECFR we will unfortunately only be able to respond to your application if you have been shortlisted for the role.

ECFR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.