Deadline: 15/08/2010
The webzine of the Young European Federalists – JEF Europe is looking for a part/full-time editorial intern with preferable start in September 2010. The successful candidate will be working at the European Secretariat in Brussels together with the Secretary General and other Secretariat members.
JEF is an organisation of young people from all over Europe who share a vision of a united, federal and democratic Europe. We bring together people at local, regional, national and European level to campaign for a federal Europe based on the values of peace, democracy and the rule of law.
JEF are offering the following internship possibilities:
* a free place to do an Erasmus placement / Leonardo Da Vinci internship of 3-6 months (depends on your sending university and/or organisation) in the European Secretariat;
* an unpaid full-time internship of 2-4 months;
* an unpaid part-time internship of 2-4 months;
Tasks
* Contributing to our online magazine by writing articles
* Doing research for upcoming stories
* Proofreading and uploading new articles online
* Coordinating a printed ‘special edition’ of The New Federalist
* Assisting editors in their tasks and carrying out other editorial duties
* Translating articles and contributing to the JEF Newsletter
Eligibility and Requirements
* preferably student and recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in magazine journalism;
* knowledge and/or experience of the European institutions and policies as well as good administrative and IT skills are welcome;
* welcoming an enthusiastic team player willing to show initiative in their work;
* splendid writing skills and a good work spirit;
* an excellent command of English is required; good knowledge of other EU languages (especially French, German and/or Italian) is an asset.
Application procedure
Interested applicants should submit following documents:
1. CV
2. 1 page motivation letter (highlight your skills, point out your specific experience and interest in working)
3. any work samples, preferably magazine articles, or links to online material
All the documents need to be submitted by 15th August 2010 to: sg@jef.eu
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
