Communications & Media Assistant

JM International (JMI) is the world’s largest youth-music organisation with members in 5070 countries worldwide outreaching 6,000,000 young people through 40,000 musical activities.

We are a global network of NGOs that provides opportunities for young people and children to develop through music across all boundaries.

JMI offers a 3-month internship (with a possibility of 6) at their Head Office in Brussels, Belgium where interns will have the opportunity to work closely with the JMI team on communications, social media, marketing, graphic design and more.

The candidate will have the chance to work hands-on with several different aspects of cultural management in a stimulating, dynamic and innovative environment in the heart of Europe. By the end of the internship, the candidate will have gained a firm understanding of cultural project management, marketing and communications, graphic design, as well as social media management. They will gain insight into the working of an international NGO and the political structures behind the organisation. Candidates will acquire concrete work experience that will build on their existing skills set, an asset for any future job application. 

Desired profile:

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Excellent technical skills: Internet, MS Office, Google Apps
• Knowledge of managing social media
• Intermediate graphic design skills (Adobe CS)
• Self-management skills and professional, proactive attitude
• Strong communications skills
• Ability for copywriting and/or blogging (in English)

Additionally valued:

• Fluency in French or Dutch. Spanish is a plus.
• Video and/or music editing skills

Conditions: 

• Interns should preferably be supported by a funding program such as Erasmus+ or supported through your educational institute. 
• JMI provides meal vouchers as well as a transport stipend within Brussels.
• Applicants must be able to start immediately.

Deadline for applications is January 22nd, 2017.

Apply on www.jmi.net/careers

Candidates selected for interview will be contacted within one week after the deadline has passed.