COMMUNICATIONS INTERN (SPANISH-SPEAKING)

CRIN is accepting applications for the role of Communications Intern (Spanish-speaking).

This internship is ideal for a student of journalism, human rights, international politics, or any relevant field.

We will provide you with the opportunity to work as part of a small multi-cultural team of dedicated and passionate people with a strong commitment to children’s rights and communications.

About CRIN

CRIN is an independent not-for-profit organisation, which presses for rights, not charity, and advocates for a genuine systemic shift in how governments and societies view children.

CRIN’s head office is based in Vauxhall, London. Our inspiration is the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which is the foundation of our research and advocacy work.

Through advocacy campaigns, monitoring and informing, as well as our established network of organisations, think-tanks and experts, we lead on the changes that the international agenda should aim at in the field of children's rights, all over the world.

About the role

The Spanish-speaking Communications Intern will be expected to commit to working at least one day a week for a minimum period of four months. Tasks will include:

  • Assisting in writing news summaries for Spanish communications materials as and when required

  • Assisting in the occasional translation of advocacy materials and/or content for CRIN's website

  • Creating new pages for the Spanish website with the use of CRIN’s Content Management System

  • Assisting with desk-based research aimed at creating content for CRIN’s website

About you

Essential

  • Native fluency in Spanish, with excellent command of English

  • Excellent written communication skills

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Knowledge of, or interest in, children's and/or human rights

Desirable

  • Interest in learning about the communications work of a small NGO

  • Experience using a Content Management System

  • Experience writing content

  • Experience in translating from English into Spanish

Duration: One day per week for a minimum period of four months. The internship can be extended by mutual agreement.

Location: The position is home-based, but the post-holder will be expected to come into our London office for any necessary training. Alternatively for those not living in London, training can take place over Skype.

Salary and expenses: The internship is unpaid, but any occasional travel within London and lunches will be refunded.

How to apply

To apply, please email your CV and a brief cover letter stating your interest in the role to [email protected] by 4 November 2016.

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