Si segnala opportunità di tirocinio presso l’Ambasciata del Regno Unito.
The Section designs and delivers communications for the whole of the Italy Network (the Embassy and all its British partner-organisations) across the full range of policy areas covered: from foreign policy to justice and home affairs, defence, economy, culture, migration etc. They do this by liaising directly with media, drafting and placing articles and interviews and following up with social media engagement and creation of content. They also support all sections around the Embassy with developing and running their public diplomacy campaigns and events, both
in person and online.
Main duties/responsibilities
- Contributing to a written summary in English of news stories, comments and interviews
- from Italian media outlets;
- drafting of press releases and briefings;
- drawing media wrap-ups and media coverage evaluations;
- assisting in the organisation of seminars, conferences and events;
- database administration;
- social media monitoring and analysis;
- occasional translations EN>IT.
Required experience and skills
- Knowledge of, and interest in, the Italian media, the political scene, and international news;
- communication studies;
- outstanding writing and drafting skills in Italian
- fluent spoken and written English;
- ability to run digital events;
- knowledge of social media;
- attitudes to team work;
- ability to work under pressure and prioritise work;
- IT literacy;
- ability to work independently but also as part of a highly dynamic team.
Desirable experience
- Knowledge of Adobe suite programmes;
- knowledge of Microsoft Teams;
- experience in social media analysis.
Terms and conditions
The British Embassy only offers curricula internships, “tirocinio curriculare”. The ‘tirocinio curricolare’ is intended for students, as part of their education/studies. The candidate will have to go through a selection process by way of an interview, both written and oral. Due to changes to local labour law, preference will be given to candidates who can complete the full six month internship and are not graduating during the internship.
The intern will be granted a number of credits (crediti formativi) as indicated by the university.
The internship is not a work contract and as such is not paid. However the Embassy will pay the intern a monthly allowance of €350 per month. This amount is not subject to tax under current local legislation. The intern would be expected to work an average of 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, within the range of 8 am – 6pm. Some degree of flexibility is expected, mostly in case of seminars and events.
Flexibility is ensured by the whole section to accommodate the intern’s need in case of university exams or for personal reasons.
Other administrative details are set out in the university ‘progetto formativo’ to be signed once
appointed to the internship.
Applications (a motivational letter of a max of 800 words + CV in English) should be sent to candidature@unint.eu by 7 January 2024. with object “Press and Communication – British Embassy”.
Please note that applications will have to come through the university or promoting body abiding by the Italian law: DM 142/98. Individual applications shall not be considered.
La competenza del riconoscimento di crediti formativi universitari (CFU) spetta a una apposita commissione istituita all’interno del corso di laurea e avviene a seguito della compilazione da parte dello studente di un questionario di valutazione del tirocinio svolto.
Contatti
Ufficio placement e tirocini
Daniela Cecchini
Tel: 06 510777407
