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Intern / Student, Full-time · Berlin

Job description

Are you passionate about journalism, media freedom, and human rights? Do you thrive in a dynamic, international environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

This internship is a part of a project funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. It includes an active involvement in the activities of the Women Leaders in Media – EU-Ukraine Support Programme, as well as event organisation and communication activities.

Application Deadline: 3.09.2025

Start of the internship: 15.09.2025

Length of internship: 3 months,part-time or full-time (20h or 40h/week)

Allowance: max. 520 Euro (depending on working hours)

Responsibilities

Assist the team of Women Leaders in Media – EU-Ukraine Support Programme Help organise a study tour for Ukrainian journalists in Germany and neighbouring countries
Support with communication activities

Your profile

You are interested in journalism, media freedom and human rights
You are studying in a field such as journalism, human rights studies, political sciences, gender studies,
European studies, communications and media studies, or history or any related field
You are fluent in English. A working knowledge of German or Ukrainian are an advantage
You have intercultural sensitivity and are keen to work with people from different cultural backgrounds
You are well-organised, curious, a fast learner and proactive team player
You are a creative writer, have keen language skills
You are outgoing, kind, and attentive to people’s needs.
You feel comfortable reaching out to contacts by phone or email.
You are ready to travel in November
You are currently
- a) Enrolled at a German University or University of Applied Sciences,
- b) Are in between your Bachelor and/or Master studies
During the internship you are based in Berlin

What you can expect from us

A chance to be a part of an international team that stands up for media freedom every day
An insight and active involvement in the different working fields of ECPMF, including protection, advocacy and communications
Hands-on experience in a small, dynamic NGO operating across Europe

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Application Deadline: 3.09.2025
Start of the internship: 15.09.2025
Length of internship: 3 months,part-time or full-time (20h or 40h/week)
Allowance: max. 520 Euro (depending on working hours)

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About the project:
Women Leaders in Media – EU-Ukraine Support Programme
The project empowers 10 women in Ukrainian media to take on or strengthen leadership roles. Through training, expert support, resilience grants, and international exchange, participants will develop strategies for gender equality in media. The initiative is led by ECPMF (Germany) and Women in Media (Ukraine).

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About us

The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) is a non-profit organisation that was founded in Leipzig, Germany, 2015. It operates on the basis of the European Charter on Freedom of the Press and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
The vision of the Centre is a society where media freedom enables open discourse and everyone can seek, receive and impart information.
ECPMF’s mission is to promote, preserve and defend media freedom. We do this by monitoring violations, providing practical support and engaging diverse stakeholders across Europe.

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Your application!

We appreciate your interest to work with the ECPMF. Please fill in the following short form. Should you have any difficulties in uploading your files, please contact us by mail at info@ecpmf.eu.