Communications and Advocacy Support Intern

Supports the IFRC East Asia Delegation's communications and advocacy work, with a focus on Chinese social media, campaign content, media monitoring and liaison with Red Cross Societies in East Asia.

Department: Country Cluster Delegation for East Asia

• Post relevant information on Chinese social media platforms and promote IFRC and regional campaigns
• Manage IFRC Chinese social media accounts and produce quality content
• Monitor media and social media landscapes and provide regular overviews
• Support publicity and awareness materials including newsletters, web stories, brochures, presentations and videos
• Prepare talking points, Q&A materials and press releases for media events
• Maintain communication contact lists and audio-visual libraries
• Coordinate with National Societies on global and regional campaigns
• Translate regional social media content for IFRC channels

• Current enrolment in a university or equivalent programme, or recent graduation normally within one year, in journalism, public relations, mass communication or a related field
• Proven work experience in communications and social media management
• High written English and Chinese skills, including spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Computer literacy

• Six-month full-time on-site internship at the IFRC Beijing office
• Intern will work with programme teams and Red Cross Society focal points in East Asia