Intern Marketing and Communication
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The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) is offering a 4-month internship position, to a student in international relations, politics, development or a related field (or who possesses relevant vocational qualifications and project management experience). The Marketing and Communications Intern is under the overall supervision of and reports to the Deputy Director of Marketing & Communications. The Marketing and Communications Intern works in close collaboration with colleagues in his/her department and in cooperation with colleagues in the Director’s Office, GCSP’s Departments, and other support services.
- Assist in the management of the GCSP’s social media accounts, scheduling posts, monitoring engagement and responding to customers’ queries and comments
- Liaise with various departments to gather content related to social media
- Create copywriting and graphic design for social media posts promoting GCSP activities, publications, events and courses, as well as relevant industry and network-related news.
- Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns across multiple channels
- Monitor and analyse the performance of marketing campaigns and suggest improvements
- Support the writing and distribution of weekly newsletters
- Assist in maintaining the GCSP’s website and ensuring content is up to date.
- Work with the team and external agency to improve User Experience (UX) and website functionality
- Help identify and fix any website errors or issues, ensuring a smooth and user-friendly experience for the visitor
- Use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Sprout Social) to monitor trends and user behaviour.
- Track, analyse and report on KPIs for social media, website traffic and campaigns
- Provide insights and recommendations to optimize future campaigns and digital strategies
- Makes suggestions for improvement; bring innovative ideas and creative thinking
- Ensure the brand is always respected and guidelines are followed
- Effectively promote synergies and ensure coordination and collaboration with other programmes, cluster areas and impact lines across the centre
- Support the Marketing & Communications Department in all aspects of the team’s work as required
- Current university studies in an area related to communications, international security, law, social sciences, political science or business or public administration.
- Fluency in English and French spoken and written is required; knowledge of other languages is an asset.
- Holder of a valid residency, or work permit in Geneva, or Swiss or EU national.
- Project management experience
- Copywriting and editing skills
- Competent use of standard Microsoft Office programs including Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and proficiency in Windows environment, Sprout Social and Salesforce.
- Experience in design and publishing software/digital platforms including Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
- Social media savvy (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, YouTube)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; good presentation skills
- Excellent organisation, planning, and attention to detail, agile, open-minded and proactive personality with an interest to nurture relationships
- Ability to interact with colleagues and our Alumni & Community of diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Carries out work in a gender and diversity-sensitive manner
- Ability to deliver high-quality product on time and within budget
- Communicate and coordinate with colleagues, guests and customers in a professional manner that reflects the values and aims of the centre;
- Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Agile and flexible mindset, reactive to requests and ability to solve problems quickly
- Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking
- A desire to learn and develop Marketing & Communication and Community Engagement skills and techniques
The GCSP offers an interesting internship opportunity in an international working environment with pleasant work conditions.
If you see yourself undertaking this exciting challenge, we are eager to receive your full application file (CV and cover letter) on Write an email until 27 August 2024.
The successful candidate will be expected to take up the position as soon as possible.
The GCSP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, religion, ethnicity and social background.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest. However, please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Arbeitsort
Chemin Eugène-Rigot
1211 Geneva
Kontakt
Laura Elbaz
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1211 Geneva 1 / Genève