Intern in the Communication Department

Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Our team and mission The ESA Member States Outreach Office interfaces and coordinates the ESA Member States Advisory Communication Committee to the Director General (ACC), while ensuring the harmonisation, development and implementation of public and media relations activities as well as social media coverage across the various ESA establishments and Member States. The team, based at ESA ESRIN in Frascati, Italy, focuses on communication activities for the ESRIN establishment as well as for Italy, Greece, Hungary, Romania and Slovenia. They work with governments, the press and the general public to inform and educate about all of our space activities, from astronauts to asteroids, Earth observation to satellites flying to Jupiter. Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int Field(s) of activity for the internship Topic of the internship: Outreach Activities for International Audiences How do we engage diverse audiences across Europe? How can we make the best use of digital platforms to share compelling stories about space? What types of outreach activities help bring these stories to life and connect with people? By joining the Communications team at ESA's Establishment in Italy (ESRIN), you will gain hands-on experience in digital communications and public outreach. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will develop your understanding of how international organisations create and deliver effective, integrated communication campaigns in a multilingual environment. Your main tasks will include:
• supporting, in close collaboration with the Public Relations team, the organisation of the School Days taking place in March and April and the organisation of the ESA Open Day, taking place at the end of September. Additional tasks will include:
• assisting with organisational and logistical activities;
• drafting communications articles in English and Italian about PR events taking place at ESRIN;
• identifying and contacting event stakeholders;
• liaising with colleagues and other stakeholders within the Communication Department. Behavioural competencies Result Orientation Operational Efficiency Fostering Cooperation Relationship Management Continuous Improvement Forward Thinking For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook Education You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of university course at Master's level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your university for the entire duration of the internship. Additional requirements The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset. During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored. Due to the nature of this position, native-level proficiency in italian is mandatory. Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at ESA.
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Internships@esa.int. Important Information and Disclaimer During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding internship conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have. Nationality Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Applicants from Canada as a Cooperating State can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia and Malta as European Cooperating States (ECS).