1/7/2021
Job Description: The Communications Intern will learn about ICTJ’s work advancing transitional justice and human rights around the world and contribute directly to the organization’s communications efforts. The intern will be an integral part of a dynamic communications team, and will build skills in research, writing, reporting, multimedia, design, and media outreach. Due to the global pandemic, the internship is remote, rather than based in our New York City office.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about promoting justice and human rights in diverse contexts and the power of communications to help accomplish this goal. The intern will have excellent writing and research skills, as well as a solid understanding of transitional justice concepts. Candidates with advanced Spanish or Arabic language skills will be given first preference.
Interns are encouraged to attend all ICTJ public convenings, open meetings, and other human rights-related events to foster their understanding of current trends in transitional justice.
This is a part-time, unpaid internship. Due to the global pandemic, the internship is remote, rather than based in our New York City office. Students should check with their academic institution to see if they are eligible to receive academic credit for this internship.
Application Procedure
Please send your resume and a cover letter describing what you hope to gain from an internship with ICTJ, and include a short writing sample (2-5 pages). All materials should be submitted to jobs@ictj.org and include code Communications Intern in the subject line. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis.