Overall job purpose

The Communications intern will support day-to-day communications activities and gain practical experience in multimedia content production, media monitoring, and humanitarian communications best practices, under the supervision of the Country Director and the Communications Department in Berlin, Germany

Reporting Lines

Reporting to: Programme Manager

Supervising N/A

Receives technical advice from: Programme Manager, PMEAL and Head of Mission

Gives technical advice to: N/A

Stands in for: N/A

Replaced by: N/A

Tasks

Strategy and Vision

Actively supports the values of Johanniter and shapes his/her work according to these values
Contributes to the development and implementation of the global strategy of Johanniter International Assistance in his/her area of responsibility
Supports the implementation of the country strategy in his/her area of responsibility in line with the global JIA strategy
Leadership

Actively lives the Johanniter’s leadership principles by fostering trust, embracing diversity, communicating openly, supporting wellbeing, and taking responsibility to contribute to a positive, inclusive, and adaptable work environment. This is reflected in the day-to-day activities in line with the Code of Conduct and related policies to achieve our goals
Communication Related tasks:

Supporting the team with general public relations tasks
Produce short written interviews, case studies or beneficiary stories and prepare them for publishing
Support planning and logistics for events, press visits and stakeholder meetings (invitations, briefings, on-site support).
Edit and transcode video footage; prepare short social-video formats (Reels, Shorts).
Create and adapt multimedia material for print and digital campaigns (flyers, banners)
Support translation and localization of content into local languages where needed.
Person Specification:

Profession Qualification and experience

Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, media studies, public relations, international relations, or related field/or another relevant degree
1 year or more experience in NGOs, media houses, campaign teams or university media outlets.
Language skills beyond English
Technical skills:

Experience with graphic design tools
Video editing in apps like Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or mobile editors (CapCut, InShot).
Basic photography skills: composition, file handling, RAW/JPG workflow.
Skills in writing and editing
Communication & editorial skills:

Strong storytelling ability with sensitivity to working with vulnerable groups.
Ability to write for different audiences and formats (press release, blog, social post, donor update).
Interviewing skills (preparing questions, conducting interviews, consent-taking).
Fact-checking and basic research skills.
Compliance, ethics and safeguarding

Knowledge or willingness to learn about humanitarian communications ethics (consent, privacy, dignity).
Awareness of the organization’s branding guidelines and ability to apply them consistently.
Understanding of data protection and safeguarding policies; experience documenting consent for photos/videos is a plus.
Interpersonal & professional skills

Initiative and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Flexibility to work in fast-changing contexts and willingness to travel to project sites if required.
Cultural sensitivity and ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders (beneficiaries, local authorities, partners).
Time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.

We require background checks (including criminal record and reference checks) to protect the vulnerable and prevent abuse

-Applications for this position MUST include the following:

A concise and up to date CV.
A cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria for this position as stated above (no more than 1 page).
Reference contacts (phone numbers and email addresses) of three referees. Please state their working relationship to you, the position you held at the time and the dates you worked together.
Certificates of service from previous Employments.
Applications which do not include all of the above will not be considered.

-Please indicate Communications Intern in the subject line of your e-mail.