CICC Communications/Media Intern
ABOUT THE CICC:
The Coalition for the International Criminal Court includes 2,500 civil society organizations in 150
different countries working in partnership to strengthen international cooperation with the ICC;
ensure that the Court is fair, effective and independent; make justice both visible and universal;
and advance stronger national laws that deliver justice to victims of war crimes, crimes against
humanity and genocide. The ICC is the first permanent Court with the mandate to bring to justice
individuals who commit the most serious violations of international humanitarian law, namely
genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. For further information about the Coalition,
visit our website at www.coalitionfortheicc.org.
Internship Description:
The Coalition seeks an intern for its Communications section to assist with a range of media and
public-information projects in its New York office. The intern will report to the CICC Head of
Communications, among other section staff. The internship is on a full time basis (40 hours p/
week) but timetable can be adapted. The internship must last for a period of at least three
months. Please note that this internship is unpaid.
Responsibilities:
• Support section staff with the updating and creation of factsheets, press releases, social
tools, content for website updates and other background resources.
• Assist with the research and drafting of articles for Coalition publications, in particular our
flagship publication, The Monitor.
• Contribute to the Coalition’s mailing lists.
• Monitor media outlets (newspaper, television, radio) for news and developments
including thematic issues such as sexual violence, children and victims as they relate to
the ICC.
• Monitor media coverage of the Court’s current situations in Darfur, Sudan, the Central
African Republic, Northern Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Update the Coalition’s journalists’ database and research media outlets worldwide.
• Help develop media/outreach contacts with youth, college and other groups.
• Help fulfill requests for information.
• Support staff and undertake special projects and assignments as needed.
• Attend press briefings and meetings related to international justice including the United
Nations
Qualifications:
- Advanced undergraduate or graduate work towards a degree in Journalism,
International Relations, History, Political Science, Law, Area Studies or related
field;
- Solid written and oral communication, research and analytical skills;
- Attention to detail;
- Proficiency in English; other languages a plus;
- Ability to work independently and in a deadline-driven environment;
- Previous nonprofit experience preferred;
- Interest in photojournalism preferred;
- Demonstrated interest in international justice and NGO work;
- Knowledge of media search engines such as Lexis Nexis an asset;
Application instructions:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, references and a brief writing sample (3-5 pages maximum) on a related topic. Please include the name of the internship in the subject of the email and in the cover letter. Applications that do not specify desired internship positions WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Be sure to indicate your approximate start date as well.
Application deadline:
Summer Applications: April 1st
Fall Applications: August 1st
Spring Applications: December 1st
Applications can be emailed, faxed or mailed to:
Email: internship@coalitionfortheicc.org
Fax: +1 212 599-1332
Mail:
Coalition for the ICC
Attn: Internship Coordinator
708 Third Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017
USA
*No phone inquiries please*
