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Internship | Event-MFRR

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Remote OK

Entry level

Job description Are you passionate about journalism, media freedom, and human rights? Do you thrive in a dynamic, international environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! This internship is part of the …

Skills: Event Organisation, Logistics, Budget Tracking, Content Editing, Communications

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Internship | Event-MFRR

European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany • Remote OK

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  • Internship
  • bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
  • Travel Expenses Paid for Summit
  • Posted 9d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week
  • Remote in Neustadt, Saxony, Germany, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Responsibilities

Support the planning, logistics, and delivery of the MFRR Summit and coordinate follow-up activities. Assist in content creation, report publication, and external communications with journalists and policy-makers.

Requirements

Applicants should be students or recent graduates in fields like journalism, human rights, or political science with fluency in English. Experience in event organization and a willingness to travel to Brussels in October are required.

Full job description

Job description

Are you passionate about journalism, media freedom, and human rights? Do you thrive in a dynamic, international environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
This internship is part of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR), a project funded by the European Union and led by ECPMF. You will play an active role in supporting our team, with a focus on organising the annual MFRR Summit and coordinating follow-up activities, as well as engaging with journalists, experts, and media organisations across Europe.

Application Deadline: 30.07.2026
Start of the internship: 15.09.2026
Length of internship: 3 months, part-time or full-time (20h or 40h/week)
Allowance: max. 590 Euro (depending on working hours)

Responsibilities

  • Assist the MFRR team in the planning, logistics, and smooth delivery of the MFRR Summit, including coordination, travel arrangements, and on-site support. You must be able to travel to the Summit in Brussels for up to 3 days, expenses paid (11–13 October 2026).
  • Assist the MFRR team in gathering and editing content, and in the publication of a report based on MFRR Summit activities and discussions.
  • Support communications activities, including drafting updates, preparing event materials, and assisting with social media, largely in relation to and as a follow-up to the MFRR Summit as well as other planned events.
  • Help manage reimbursement processes and track budget expenses for MFRR events and activities; support the MFRR team in external communications with journalists, media experts, and policy-makers.
  • Support project reporting and documentation for internal and donor requirements.

Your profile

  • You are interested in journalism, media freedom, and human rights.
  • You are studying in a field such as journalism, human rights studies, political sciences, European studies, communications and media studies, history, or another related field.
  • You are fluent in English and have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • You have experience in event organisation, including logistics and budget tracking.
  • You are well-organised, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to work independently and in a team.
  • You have intercultural sensitivity and enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • You are comfortable reaching out to contacts by phone or email and can follow up effectively.
  • You are creative, adaptable, and a fast learner.
  • You are ready to travel in October.
  • You are currently:
    a) Enrolled at a German University or University of Applied Sciences, or
    b) In between your Bachelor’s and/or Master’s studies.

What you can expect from us

  • The chance to be part of an international team that stands up for media freedom every day.
  • Insight and active involvement in the different working fields of ECPMF, including protection, advocacy, and communications.
  • A unique opportunity to participate in gathering data and producing an impactful publication covering the most urgent topics of press and media freedom.
  • Hands-on experience in a small, dynamic NGO operating across Europe.

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Application Deadline: 30.07.2026
Start of the internship: 15.09.2026
Length of internship: 3 months, part-time or full-time (20h or 40h/week)
Allowance: max. 590 Euro (depending on working hours)

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About the project:
Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) is a Europe-wide mechanism, which tracks, monitors and reacts to violations of press and media freedom in EU Member States and Candidate Countries. This project provides legal support, public advocacy and information to protect journalists and media workers.

About us

The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) is a non-profit organisation that was founded in Leipzig, Germany, 2015. It operates on the basis of the European Charter on Freedom of the Press and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
The vision of the Centre is a society where media freedom enables open discourse and everyone can seek, receive and impart information.
ECPMF’s mission is to promote, preserve and defend media freedom. We do this by monitoring violations, providing practical support and engaging diverse stakeholders across Europe.

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JournalismMedia FreedomHuman RightsMFRR SummitECPMFEuropean UnionAdvocacyPublic RelationsNGOPress FreedomEvent PlanningPolicy-making

About European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Leipzig, Sachsen
LinkedIn followers
15,573

European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) is a non-profit organisation that was founded in Leipzig, Germany, 2015. The vision of the Centre is a society where media freedom enables open discourse and everyone can seek, receive and impart information. ECPMF’s mission is to promote, preserve and defend media freedom. We do this by monitoring violations, providing practical support and engaging diverse stakeholders across Europe. For all press inquiries and interview requests, please write to [email protected]

Offices: Menckestraße 27, Leipzig, Sachsen 04155, DE

media freedomjournalists safetypress freedomjournalismlegal supportand advocacy
View all jobs at European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)

About European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Leipzig, Sachsen
LinkedIn followers
15,573

European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) is a non-profit organisation that was founded in Leipzig, Germany, 2015. The vision of the Centre is a society where media freedom enables open discourse and everyone can seek, receive and impart information. ECPMF’s mission is to promote, preserve and defend media freedom. We do this by monitoring violations, providing practical support and engaging diverse stakeholders across Europe. For all press inquiries and interview requests, please write to [email protected]

Offices: Menckestraße 27, Leipzig, Sachsen 04155, DE

media freedomjournalists safetypress freedomjournalismlegal supportand advocacy
View all jobs at European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)

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