Internship - Media and Communications, Partnership Team - WFP London Office, UK
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building peace in emergencies. The London Office is crucial for fostering strategic partnerships and engaging UK stakeholders, including government, media, and the private sector. London's status as a global communications hub makes media engagement vital for WFP's mission.
Job Purpose
The Media and Communications Intern will support WFP's London Office in raising awareness and support for its global humanitarian work. This role involves assisting the UK Media and Communications Lead in creating tailored online and offline content to enhance brand recognition among key UK stakeholders. Key responsibilities include daily media monitoring, producing social media content, managing the London Office LinkedIn account, and collaborating with country offices to gather impactful stories. The intern will also liaise with the FCDO Communications team to amplify UK-funded programmes and support relationship-building with media and influencers. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in humanitarian communications within a dynamic international organization.
Responsibilities
The Media and Communications Intern will support the World Food Programme's London Office in raising awareness and support for its global humanitarian efforts. Key responsibilities include daily monitoring and analysis of the UK media landscape to identify engagement opportunities and risks. The intern will be involved in producing social media content, managing the London Office's LinkedIn account, and generating content for the London Director. Collaboration with WFP Country Offices to gather and produce compelling stories and multimedia assets showcasing program impact is essential. The role also involves liaising with the FCDO Communications team to enhance the visibility of UK-funded WFP programs, sharing content, and coordinating around major announcements and events. Additionally, the intern will assist with occasional event coordination, including logistics and preparation, and help cultivate relationships with influencers and stakeholders beyond traditional media. Support will be provided in gathering information for press releases, media advisories, and talking points, and coordinating outputs from WFP Goodwill Ambassadors. The position may also involve monitoring parliamentary developments, drafting briefing materials, and attending relevant events to strengthen stakeholder engagement and identify advocacy opportunities.
Work Experience
The role requires current enrollment in an undergraduate (minimum 2 years completed) or graduate program, or recent graduation (within 6 months) from a recognized university. University course attendance in the past 12 months is necessary. Fluency in English is essential, with knowledge of another UN language being an asset. A background in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, or a related field is preferred. Understanding of the UK media landscape, ideally with some newsroom or communications department experience, is also beneficial. Proficiency in MS Office is required.
Skills
Media Monitoring, Social Media Content Creation, Content Management, Story Gathering, Stakeholder Liaison, Event Coordination, Relationship Building, Press Release Drafting, Parliamentary Monitoring, Briefing Material Drafting, Advocacy, Communication Strategy, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, MS Office Proficiency, Creative Thinking, Strategic Planning, Teamwork, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Initiative, English Fluency, UN Language Proficiency