ESO Science Journalism Internship is a fully funded internship for international students. The duration of the internship is three months up to a maximum of six months. The Internship will provide a monthly allowance to cover your living expenses, accommodation and the cost of a return trip from/to your home station.
ESO Education and Public Outreach Department (ePOD) is responsible for the organization’s outreach activities. A wide range of programs and activities are used to meet the specific requirements of television, print and online media, such as press releases and broadcast material for the media. ePOD embraces a multimedia approach to public outreach and produces high-quality printed material such as brochures, books, annual reports, newsletters, posters etc.
Eligibility:
- Required Languages: English. You must be fluent in English both written and oral.
- Eligible Countries: All world countries
- We are looking for people who want to gain experience in science communication of frontline astronomy projects.
- You should have some previous experience in written science communication in English and in particular communicating astronomy or other physical sciences to the public.
- You should also have a knowledge of astronomy that allows you to understand scientific papers.
- You must have strong MS Office applications skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Candidates currently studying or having recently completed a University degree in science, science communication or science journalism, are preferred.
- Provide clear, concise and timely written and oral communications.
- Work under time pressure and deliver to agreed deadlines and standards.
- Work both on your own initiative and as part of a team.
- Build good collaborative working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds and disciplines.
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