Move Media Communications is offering internships for 6 months or up to one year, to suitable candidates.
Two positions will be available as of early May 2011.
The key aim of MMC’s internship programme is to create learning opportunities for graduate students and young professionals at an early stage in their careers who have demonstrated an interest in media and communications, human rights, peace and development from a theoretical as well as practical perspective. MMC’s interns will have the opportunity to put into practice their theoretical knowledge of media, information and communication, human rights and development by engaging in the operations and programmes of the organization.
The MMC internship programme provides structured and guided support for meeting identified learning objectives which can be achieved in the context of organisational engagement. MMC supports the internship programme through substantive guidance and by involving the interns in in-house as well as external training and engagement. This enables interns to be directly involved in the work agendas and activities of MMC.
Areas of Internship
Interns assist with regular secretariat activities and in the programmes of MMC, primarily the upcoming media events and ongoing projects. Other tasks include monitoring of the media as well as research, collection of data and analysis of information for the Human Rights and Right to Information and Communication Program. Interns may also be assigned to contribute to other programmes and regular official activities, such as event organizing, participation in campaign and resource development including networking.
Qualifications:
MMC expects interested interns to be university graduates with an academic background in media and communication, social sciences, social work, political science, or international relation, including students with a Bachelor in Information and Communication Studies, Development Studies/ Human Rights Studies. Previous experience in working in media, journalism, or with vulnerable groups is encouraged.
The internship programme is voluntary and interns are usually not remunerated. Interns work normally for a period of six months and their assignments may be extended up to one year.
Period:
MMC accepts application for internship throughout the year. It urgently needs someone who could be able to join from early May 2011.
How to Apply:
Applicants will be interviewed over the phone or when possible, in person. Interested applicants need to submit a resume and a cover letter explaining interest and eligibility for internship by e-mail: info.movemedia@gmail.com