Communication Internships
CEA CAPA Internships Abroad is continuously broadening our communication internship opportunities around the world and takes care to align each internship with an intern’s experience and area of interest.
Please note some communication internship abroad placements may need candidates to have completed upper-level courses in the respective area, possess specific set of skills, and/or be capable of demonstrating knowledge. Industry availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change. Here is a sample of what communication internships abroad can entail.
General Communication Internship Position Description
Immerse yourself in Communication, a diverse field dedicated to the art and science of exchanging information and ideas across various channels. Communication is crucial across numerous sectors, from mass media and advertising to intercultural dialogue and digital platforms. Some duties may include but are not limited to:
1. Assisting with Communication Strategy: Help support the development and implementation of communication strategies by gathering data, organizing brainstorming sessions, and preparing strategy documents.
2. Coordinating Communication Projects: Assist in managing communication projects by tracking progress, organizing resources, and ensuring deadlines are met for various communication initiatives.
3. Supporting Cross-Departmental Communication: Help facilitate communication between different departments by organizing meetings, distributing updates, and ensuring consistent messaging across the organization.
4. Maintaining Communication Platforms: Assist in managing and updating communication platforms, such as intranet sites and collaboration tools, to ensure they are current and effectively serve their purpose.
5. Tracking Communication Metrics: Help monitor and report on communication metrics, such as engagement rates and message reach, to evaluate the effectiveness of communication efforts and suggest improvements.
Sample Communication Positions
Curious about what types of communication internships abroad are available?
Below are a few past communication positions real interns have done. There are many more possibilities, as each position is personalized. Contact us today to learn more about internship abroad opportunities in communication!
Communications and Project Management Intern at a Global Communication Agency
As a Communications and Project Management Intern at a global communication agency, you’ll play a key role in supporting communication strategies, from managing social media accounts to creating marketing and presentation materials. You’ll also contribute to public relations efforts and assist with scientific writing, while building skills in project coordination and teamwork. This dynamic role even offers exposure to scientific writing and editing, giving you a well-rounded experience across multiple professional fields to sharpen your communication skills.
Social Media and Communications Intern at an NGO
As a Social Media and Communications Intern at an NGO, you’ll help manage and design content for a nonprofit’s social media platforms and website to promote events and raise awareness. You’ll create posts, banners, and videos, track engagement through tools like Google Analytics and Mailchimp, and support newsletters and online campaigns. This Internship is a great opportunity to strengthen your communication, digital marketing, and content creation skills while contributing to a meaningful cause.
Communications Intern at a Nonprofit Organization
As a Communications Intern at a nonprofit organization, you’ll work alongside the Director of Communications to support branding, content creation, and communication strategies for a nonprofit organization. You’ll help share the impact of projects and initiatives through writing, editing, and design work using professional tools. This role is a great way to build skills in institutional communications, branding, and storytelling while contributing to a meaningful mission.
Competency & Skill Development
Displayed below are examples of communication-specific competencies and transferable skills previous interns have developed through our communication internship placements. Every internship is crafted to align with the distinct goals of the intern and the requirements of their host organization. This customization is identified through our placement process and expands as the intern begins their internship and engages with their supervisor.
Communication Industry Specific Competency & Transferable Skill Development:
- Attention to Detail — Ensuring precision in communication strategy development, project coordination, and platform management.
- Organizational Skills — Managing communication projects and cross-departmental efforts to support smooth and effective organizational communication.
- Strategic Thinking — Assisting in the development and implementation of communication strategies to align messaging with organizational goals.
- Technical Aptitude — Supporting the management of communication platforms and tools to ensure they function effectively and meet organizational needs.
- Analytical Skills — Monitoring and analyzing communication metrics to assess effectiveness and provide recommendations for improvement.
