If you wish to make a difference in places where free media is under threat or does not exist, RFE/RL offers eligible, qualified students the opportunity to engage with professionals and learn more about our mission. In doing so, you would acquire direct, practical experience with the support of a mentor. Internships are a competitive process and are unpaid. We offer skills development and an opportunity to contribute to an exciting media project.
Our Learning and Development Team is looking for a Prague-based intern to assist with ongoing projects, preferably starting in January 2025. The selected intern is expected to contribute 16-20 hours per week, and the internship is ideally expected to last three months.
Internship Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding the organizational structure and mission of RFE/RL
- Gaining insight into the work of the Learning and Development Team
- Learning about the non-journalism training program and mandatory courses
- Assisting in the preparation of educational events, lectures, and training sessions
Expected Duties:
- Assisting with feedback collection, statistics, and analysis of the HR L&D non-journalism training
- Reviewing the language learning program at RFE/RL and preparing for the new academic year
- Learning about the functions and procedures of HR units
- Assisting with the RFE/RL internship program
- Helping with other administrative tasks as needed Minimum
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled university student or recent graduate in good standing
- Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory
- Knowledge of Czech and/or Russian is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Strong communication skills and a professional attitude when engaging with employees
- Ability to multitask, work effectively in a team, and manage time
- Good organizational skills
- Interest and awareness of news and current affairs related to RFE/RL’s broadcast regions
Should you be interested in this position please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in English.
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