Communications Internship

We are recruiting a communications intern to support us with our internal and external communications. Tasks include:

• Drafting social and digital content
• Compiling and disseminating the weekly member newsletter
• Designing social media visual assets
• Supporting with the creation of editorial calendars and management of social media (LinkedIn, X, Instagram)
• Keeping TIE’s websites and members’ area updated
• Support in organising online and physical meetings
• Support with the organisation of the Play for Change Awards and the awards ceremony
• Advocating for the importance of play

Profile we are looking for:

• Educated to Degree level, preferably in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or related areas of study
• Excellent command of spoken and written English. Additional languages are an asset
• Very good writing skills, particularly writing for the web and social networks
• Experience in producing materials for the online environment – notably social media – with photo and video editing tools (Canva etc)
• Web editing skills – knowledge of WordPress CMS is an added value
• Good organisational and project management skills. Experience with event management is a plus
• A creative mind and a proactive approach
• Attention to detail

The internship is paid for a six-month period with the possibility of an extension of up to a year.

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter (in English only) by email to TIE’s Communications Manager, Elena Dinis, at elena.dinis@toyindustries.eu by 6 October. Please mention ‘TIE Internship’ in the subject line. The successful candidate is expected to start at the end of October 2023. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.