Communication Internship with the Mixed Migration Centre

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Are you interested in mixed migration research and want to gain experience in communication? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for a communications internship at the Mixed Migration Centre (MMC).

******Who are we?******

MMC is a global network engaged in data collection, research, analysis, and policy and programmatic development on mixed migration, with regional hubs hosted in Danish Refugee Council regional offices in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Latin America, and a global team based across Copenhagen, Geneva and Brussels.

MMC is a leading source for independent and high-quality data, research, analysis and expertise. MMC aims to increase understanding of mixed migration, to positively impact global and regional migration policies, to inform evidence-based protection responses for people on the move and to stimulate forward thinking in public and policy debates on mixed migration. MMC’s overarching focus is on human rights and protection for all people on the move.

MMC is part of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC). While its institutional link to DRC ensures MMC’s work is grounded in operational reality, it acts as an independent source of data, research, analysis and policy development on mixed migration for policy makers, practitioners, journalists, and the broader humanitarian sector.

******About the internship******

You will be part of the global MMC team and will assist with relevant communication aspects related to both MMC's external and internal communication. You will work closely with the Global Communication Coordinator to support MMC's communication goals. Your tasks will include:

  • Drafting communication plans and toolkits for key research publications, such as the Quarterly Mixed Migration Updates.
  • Supporting communication activities for key events such as the launch of the Mixed Migration Review 2023 and International Migrants Day.
  • Creating engaging multi-media content in various formats, such as short videos and graphics, in line with MMC’s brand guidelines.
  • Assisting with managing digital channels and social media platforms, including Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube, to promote data, research and analysis on mixed migration.
  • Preparing content for the website and newsletters, including for the External Publications webpage and articles from the Mixed Migration Review 2023 report.
  • Assisting with activity monitoring, monitoring website analytics, social media analytics, and media.

We offer flexibility in the type of tasks, so you also have the possibility to influence the tasks, subject to what is relevant for your study programme.

******About you******

To be successful in this role we expect you to be pursuing a master’s degree in Communication Studies, Multimedia Design and Communications, PR, Journalism, and alike, with a strong interest and/or experience with data, research and analysis on mixed migration.

Students pursuing a graduate level degree in Migration Studies, Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations, or other related studies with experience and interest in the areas of communication, social media, design and digital communication are also strongly encouraged to apply.

All employees and interns in DRC should master DRC's core competencies: Communicating, Taking the lead, Collaborating, Striving for excellence and Demonstrating integrity. In addition, we also expect you to:

  • Be innovative and creative in creating content for digital and social media channels to target different audiences.
  • Have proficiency with social media platforms and various communication tools such as Canva and Mailchimp.
  • Have excellent writing skills.
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Be able to work independently as well as part of a global team.
  • Have an eye for detail and strive to get the job done in a timely manner.
  • Have fluency in spoken and written English.

It is a requirement that you are enrolled in a university in order to be considered for the internship.

******We offer******

****Contract length:**** 4-6 months subject to study requirements and further dialogue.

****Workplace:**** DRC Headquarters located Borgergade 10, Copenhagen.

****Start date:**** Mid-August or start September. We can be flexible on the start date.

****Working hours:**** Approximately 30 hours per week, subject to study requirements and further dialogue. We offer flexibility when you have study obligations next to the internship.

****The internship is not paid but we offer:****

  • 2 (unpaid) vacation days per month. The days can either be spent as you earn them or be accumulated
  • Free lunch in our canteen (subject to our canteen being open)
  • Free participation in our Summer/Winter party (subject to dates)

    Please note that if you do not have the right to work in Denmark (through nationality or existing work visa), you will need to apply for it if selected for the internship. This process can take up to three months from initiating the process. You can read more here.

******Application process******

All applicants must send a cover letter, an updated CV in English as well as documentation that you are enrolled in a university. If you are applying for more than one internship with DRC, please indicate so in your cover letter.

****Closing date for applications:**** 16 April 2023. We expect to conduct interviews during April and May in our headquarters in Borgergade or via Teams.

******Further information******

For questions regarding the internship please contact Fiona Servaes at [email protected]

For further information about the Mixed Migration Centre, please consult our website mixedmigration.org

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