Editorial Content Internship

INTERNSHIP

The Editorial Content Intern (f/m/x) will support the Editorial Content Manager in producing content for the International Paralympic Committee website, focusing on competitions and the performances of leading Para athletes. Due to the character of the mandatory internship, please be aware that the internship can only be offered unpaid.

CORE AREAS

• Under the guidance of the Editorial Content Manager, produce stories for the official Paralympic website that spotlight leading Para athletes and their performances, as well as initiatives that are being implemented to develop the Paralympic Movement.
• Interview athletes, coaches and officials from across the Paralympic Movement to highlight their achievements, involvement or development in Para sport.
• Upload stories and multimedia content to the IPC website, including sourcing relevant images, artwork and meta texts.
• Contribute to team meetings by proposing new ideas and conducting research on athletes and competitions.
• Support with content maintenance and SEO tasks to improve discoverability and performance of the IPC website.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled in a university degree or equivalent qualification in journalism, communications, digital media or a relevant field.
• Passion for writing about sports and sharing the stories of athletes.
• Excellent verbal and written command of English, with strong attention to detail. Additional languages are an asset.
• Curious and eager to learn about the Paralympic Movement, with the ability to think outside the box.
• Passion for the IPC’s vision, mission and values.
• Interest in experiencing an intercultural work environment.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• An open, creative and innovative mindset.
• The internship must be a mandatory part of one’s studies.