Communications Intern Spring 2025 - Deadline November 24th

Communications intern at THE WHY Foundation - Spring 2025 Are you interested in working with communication, documentaries and human rights? And would you like to help fight unequal access to information by spreading knowledge about democracy through high quality documentaries? Then maybe you are THE WHY’s new communications intern. THE WHY’s vision is to make informative, fact based documentaries available to everyone, everywhere. THE WHY now reaches more than 200 countries and territories with over 70 TV-broadcasters, local non-profit organizations and schools. We recently reached 25 million views on YouTube, and each of our films reach an estimated average of 100 million viewers. The Communications Intern will work with the Communications Team, supporting the implementation of the organization’s communication strategy, taking care of SoMe platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok), writing articles for THE WHY’s website, editing small video clips for SoMe and maintaining relationships with partners. The work also includes some ad hoc administrative tasks. Responsibilities ● ● ● ● Communications: assisting in an innovative communications strategy across SoMe to increase online engagement between stakeholders and THE WHY. Press relations: supporting and improving the press relations of THE WHY, writing articles and arranging interviews. Monitoring and evaluation: collecting evidence of the impact of THE WHY’s work from partners and including this in the organization’s communications strategy. YouTube campaign: organizing our monthly YouTube campaign, which involves liaising with filmmakers, delving into the monthly topic and communicating it across our SoMe platforms. Qualifications ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable liaising with multiple people independently and proactively. Experience with and knowledge of SoMe. Academic or working experience with journalism, marketing, communication or visual media is desirable. Basic knowledge of graphic design programmes like Canva Keeps up-to-date with international politics and current affairs related to human rights. Good knowledge of documentary films and a strong interest in working in the industry. Working at THE WHY Foundation The internship takes place in central Copenhagen, at our offices in Gothersgade 55, situated above Cinemateket. The internship is on a voluntary basis and is therefore unpaid, however you will have the chance to be a part of an inspiring and creative work environment close to the film industry, with free lunch every day at Cinemateket’s restaurant. The working period is preferably full time, starting January 2025 and ending June 2025. Application To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: Communications Intern. If you have questions about the positions please contact Media Manager Martin Lange at [email protected] Deadline for applying is November 24th 23.59.