Communications Intern (CHEG25.240)

• Fluency in both oral and written English (minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*) and excellent communication skills.
• Social media: a strong interest in and prior experience of managing social media channels such as X, Instagram and LinkedIn (personal use counts).
• Education: candidates will ideally have a higher education qualification. Our previous interns have had academic backgrounds in media, communications, journalism, public relations, international relations and political science. Candidates without a qualification but with equivalent professional experience will also be considered. 
• Motivation: a strong interest in communications, media, multilateral institutions (UN, WTO etc) and/or relevant policy areas (human rights, global health, international trade etc).
• Written communication skills: we need someone who is competent and confident in writing for different audiences, with a high degree of accuracy. 
• Graphic design and photography skills: we need someone who can create eye-catching designs (Photoshop,Canva) and is confident taking good-quality photographs.
• Flexibility: our work is fast moving and priorities can shift suddenly. We are looking for someone who can be agile. If you enjoy variety, then this role will suit you perfectly. 
• Willingness to undergo a mandatory security check. 

• Videography, video production and video editing skills: experience of KineMaster or similar.
• Photography: experience of using a DSLR camera or similar.
• Language Skills: Knowledge of French.

This is a full-time, 6-month internship (with the possibility of extension to 11 months maximum).

The UK Mission pays a monthly training allowance of 1,450 CHF. Please note that interns will need to arrange and pay for their own travel and accommodation, as well as any other living costs. The monthly allowance may be subject to tax & social charges, depending on personal circumstances. All interns can claim back from the Mission the cost of a standard monthly Geneva travel card. 

Where applicable, we strongly recommend successful applicants (if from Europe or the UK) to obtain a Health Insurance Card (EHIC or GHIC) prior to entering Switzerland.

Any non-Swiss national recruited as an intern are advised to apply for private travel insurance (covering medical care in Switzerland) and asked to provide proof thereof before starting their internship. All interns can claim back up to £250 from the Mission for the cost of travel insurance for the duration of their internship. Those who have an EHIC/GHIC card can rely on that for any medical emergencies whilst in Switzerland.

Applicants that have the right to live and work in Geneva and don’t require a visa sponsorship are: Nationals from United Kingdom, European Union and EFTA, along with Nationals of: Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Principality of Andorra, Principality of Monaco, San Marino, Singapore and Vatican – these applicants are eligible to live and work in Switzerland as long as holding a full passport valid for at least 12 months.

All other applicants need to have permission to live and work in Switzerland. 

The final appointment and commencement of internship will be dependent upon successful security clearance. 

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Switzerland and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

The final appointment and commencement of employment will be dependent upon successful security clearance.

The UK Mission in Geneva prioritises dignity and respect at work.? We value respect, inclusiveness, empowerment, teamwork and kindness.

The UK Mission Geneva attaches great importance to the learning and development of its staff, with both formal and informal training and development opportunities available for all employees, in line with a personalised development plan. This learning and development offer is facilitated by the Mission’s L&D Committee and supported by the L&D Champion.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered. 

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen. 

Please be advised that the UK Mission will not be able to support any cost during the Recruitment and Selection process, Security Check nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job. 

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following   link   CEFR .  Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.

Note: We only accept applications through our software. We do not accept Cvs. To apply please go to  Communications Intern (CHEG24.240)