New Internship Opportunities at American Embassy Zambia: Press Team


The American Embassy in Zambia is looking for individuals to fill the following unpaid internship positions: The employment opportunities are now available at the American Embassy, Lusaka.

Responsibilities

  • The Press Team Intern will serve within Embassy Lusaka’s Public Affairs Section to provide administrative, logistical and programming support to the Press Team
  • As an unpaid intern, you will work for not more than 20 hours/week
  • Under the direct supervision of the Information Specialist, you will be a productive member of our Press Team, with assigned responsibilities commensurate with our section and Mission goals
  • This internship is a great opportunity to develop skills while working in a fast-paced environment dedicated to promoting public diplomacy
  • The internship provides opportunities to develop organizational and planning abilities and communication skills
  • Validating and updating the database of media contacts and obtaining contact information where required
  • Providing logistical and administrative support to the Press Team for its training and other programs (scheduling, helping with set-up etc.)
  • Drafting reports on media activities
  • Reviewing, responding and re-directing queries on media which appear on social media platforms.

Qualifications

  • All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item
  • We hope to benefit from the Intern’s recent academic studies; relevant area of experience is preferred.
    Must be a student, or have a qualification in Mass Communication, Journalism or Public Relations
  • Able to work well within a team but also independently, as required
  • Possess excellent communication and writing skills
  • Have a thorough knowledge of Zambia’s educational, social, cultural and political institutions
  • Are highly conversant in the use of Microsoft Office

How to apply
Send your applications to:
The Human Resources Office,
The American Embassy,
Eastern end of Kabulonga Road,
Ibex Hill,
PO Box 320065,
Lusaka.

For more information

VISIT WEBSITE
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CALL
+260 211 357000
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American Embassy in Zambia (Ibex Hill, Lusaka)