Intern Student Digital Communications
Develop content for digital platforms and support research promotion.
Overview
Develop content for digital platforms and support research promotion.
You have:
- Students in their last semesters and suitable for internships in graphic design, communications, journalism, digital marketing, international relations or equivalent.
- Understanding of issues related to the food systems, environment, nutrition, and agriculture is an asset.
- Knowledge of scheduling platforms (e.g. Sprout, Hootsuite), graphic design (e.g. Canva, InDesign) and elements of video editing (e.g. Adobe Premiere, CapCut, In Shot).
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office and Adobe Creative suite, and knowledge of social media platforms.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required, and fluency in Italian, Spanish, French and other UN languages is an asset.
- Ability to convey complex and technical content in engaging, succinct, and clear multimedia formats for digital platforms.
Job Description
The Intern student will develop written and visual content for the Alliance Bioversity-CIAT social media and digital platforms and support the organization, execution, and digital promotion of the Alliance’s research portfolio.
### Requirements
• Students in their last semesters and suitable for internships in graphic design, communications, journalism, digital marketing, international relations or equivalent.
• Understanding of issues related to the food systems, environment, nutrition, and agriculture is an asset.
• Knowledge of scheduling platforms (e.g. Sprout, Hootsuite), graphic design (e.g. Canva, InDesign) and elements of video editing (e.g. Adobe Premiere, CapCut, In Shot).
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office and Adobe Creative suite, and knowledge of social media platforms.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required, and fluency in Italian, Spanish, French and other UN languages is an asset.
• Ability to convey complex and technical content in engaging, succinct, and clear multimedia formats for digital platforms.
### Benefits
This is a Colombian national search and will be managed through a fixed term contract of six (6) months, subject to a probation period according to the local legislation and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.
The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer, and strive for gender, diversity, and inclusion in our staff, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a multimedia project you've worked on? | This assesses your experience with multimedia content creation. | Discuss a specific project, detailing your role and the impact of the content. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects? | This checks your time management and organizational skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What social media platforms do you find most effective for engagement, and why? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay informed about trends in digital marketing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you describe a time you had to learn a new tool quickly? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |