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.