Multimedia Intern

A Multimedia Intern will be a part of the Mercy Corps Communications team. The objective of our communication in Ukraine is to elevate awareness about Mercy Corps, engage local communities, and showcase Mercy Corps' humanitarian impact in Ukraine through diverse communication channels. In our communication, we strive to encompass local communities, partners in Ukraine, international partners, and our colleagues in Mercy Corps both in Ukraine and globally.

The Communications Intern will support Mercy Corps Ukraine’s communications activities with a focus on digital outreach and visibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation of Mercy Corps Ukraine’s external newsletter, including design, content coordination, and monthly distribution.
• Support the management of social media channels – preparing posts, monitoring engagement, and responding to inquiries.
• Assist with visibility and communication procurement, ensuring compliance with branding and donor guidelines.
• Provide general support to the communications team in preparing materials and documenting activities (including basic video editing upon request).

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the internship, the Communications Intern will be able to:

• Develop practical communication skills by independently creating Mercy Corps Ukraine’s external newsletter — from concept and design to publication.
• Strengthen digital communication and social media management skills, including content planning, community engagement, and performance tracking.
• Gain experience in visual communication and branding, ensuring materials comply with organizational and donor visibility standards.
• Understand communication workflows within an international humanitarian organization, including coordination, approvals, and cross-team collaboration.
• Build project management and organizational skills through planning and delivering recurring communication products.
• Develop a deep understanding of humanitarian communication: The intern will learn about the principles and best practices of humanitarian communication, with a focus on communicating complex issues in a clear and engaging way.
• Gain a deep understanding of the humanitarian field through Mercy Corps' programs: The intern will collaborate with program teams to learn about the specific needs and challenges faced by communities Mercy Corps serves. They will gain insights into the organization's approach to humanitarian assistance and development.

Deliverables:

• Design and launch of Mercy Corps Ukraine’s external newsletter, including approved layout, content coordination, and mailing list management.
• At least three subsequent monthly newsletters prepared, approved, and distributed on schedule.
• Regular social media updates, including drafted posts, visuals.
• Support materials for visibility procurement, such as finalized design files, vendor coordination notes, or branding checklists.

The Ideal Candidate:

• University degree in progress or recently completed (within 2 years) in a relevant discipline (Journalism, Marketing, (International) Communications, International Relations);
• Prior experience in creating and editing content for digital platforms;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different teams;
• An interest in learning about humanitarian work and a desire to contribute to positive change.

Mercy Corps interns represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

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Mercy Corps will provide all tools, materials, and communication requirements for the role, as well as a monthly stipend.