Online Journalism Intern

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To assist the Online Marketing Team with Frontier’s online editorial output incorporating website copy as
well as Social Media Activity. The role will also include some basic Press Officer duties.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Produce articles on gap year travel, volunteering, wildlife issues, green issues.
- Aid the development of the social networks.
- Liaise with the science department and overseas staff.
- Collaborate on press releases.
- Seek out new relationships for promotional campaigns.
- Assist newsletters and online marketing campaigns

TERMS & CONDITIONS

3/6 months contract, minimum of 4 days a week, 10:00 – 17:30 with possibility of extension.
Travel: Travel allowance available.
Non – salaried position. Subsidised 10-week overseas placement on a
Frontier research programme (excluding return flights, visas, insurance, and
dive- training) on successful completion.

Desired profile

Educated to degree level
Experience of office and administration experience
Experience of using Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills

Basic HTML
CMS/SysAdmin
Excellent computer skills

Desirable:
Knowledge of conservation issues
First aid qualification
Experience of working with NGOs
Experience of working in developing countries
Full clean driving licence
Database experience