Intern (Pao) Feb-Jul 2023 / Aug2023-Feb2024 Lazio

Intern (Pao) Feb-Jul 2023 / Aug2023-Feb2024
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

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Context

The mission of the NDC Public Affairs Office is to support the Commandant, the Dean and the College communicating accurate information in a timely manner to audiences to improve public awareness and understanding of the role, aims, missions, activities and issues, thereby enhancing organizational credibility.

Audiences can be allied, international, regional, local or internal, depending on the issue or activity.

The Public Affairs Office deals with the main protocol events at the NDC, it is also responsible for developing a working relationship with media representatives, official contact with foreign embassies and for keeping internal and external audience informed on issues about the College and NATO.

An essential avenue used to maintain and build contact with the audience is via the social media and audio-visual tools, being Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

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Job Description

Under direct supervision of Head Public Affairs Office, the Intern performs the following functions:

- Edit marketing and advertising videos about the NDC, and NDC activities and events; and provide professional knowledge of Premier Pro and other film editing programmes;

- Write articles for the NDC's website about main events going on at the College.

- Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating protocol for major events at the College, in accordance with the Protocol Officer establish and maintain contacts and guests lists for all protocol events.

- Attend functions at the College to welcome guests and provide guidance.

- Draft/prepare Operational Orders for upcoming events and high-level visits.

- Coordinate, in concert with the Head Public Affairs, the NDC's presence on social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube); and have knowledge of Social Media Analysis.

- Support and maintain PAO's archives.

- Contribute to engagement activities and maintain relations with NDC's contacts (guests, Embassies, IOs, national and international press, major stakeholders).

A very good level of English language proficiency is required.

Knowledge of Italian is highly appreciated

NATO Defense College is only able to offer internship to people who are at least 21 and under the age of 30 and citizens of a NATO member country.