HCSS Public Relations Internship 2018 in Netherlands

Application Deadline: 1st March, 2018

Applications are invited for the HCSS Public Relations Internship 2018 in Netherlands. The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) is looking for an enthusiastic PR & Communications intern. HCSS offers a dynamic internship in an international organization, where you will work on different topics such as global trends, international security, cyber security and resource scarcity. You will experience what it is like to work in a team of professionals in a small, international think tank. As an intern you contribute to developing and executing communication strategies for HCSS projects.

The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) was established in 2007 as an independent think tank. HCSS conducts its activities independently and in collaboration with its large network of affiliated experts. Their products consist of strategic surveys, innovative policy recommendations, trend and scenario analyses, risk assessments, geopolitical and regional security analyses, conflict analyses, operational evaluations and identifications of lessons learned. HCSS is also a platform for the exchange of ideas and development of new concepts and strategic insights.

Host Organisation: The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS)

Internship Duration:  Minimum of 4, Maximum of 6 months

Internship Dates: Start date: end of April/beginning of May 2018

Internship Area:Public Relations Internship

Financial Support and Benefits:

• The internship is paid.


• You will experience what it is like to work in a team of professionals in a small, international think tank


• As an intern, you contribute to developing and executing communication strategies for HCSS projects.

Intern Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities could include, amongst others: article editing, creating and drafting social media content, drafting of press briefings and newsletters, supporting HCSS media monitoring, assistance in developing social media campaigns, updating and maintaining social media channels, helping with website maintenance, and contributing to the promotion of HCSS publications.

Eligibility Criteria:

The eligbility criteria of the world best Public Relations Internship is:

• Candidates must be enrolled as a student during the entire duration of the internship;


• Candidates must be able to commit at least 24 hours a week. A full time internship (40 hours a week) is strongly preferred;


• Duration of the internship: minimum of 4, maximum of 6 months;


• Successful candidates are asked to provide a certificate of good conduct (‘Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag’) by the Dutch Ministry of Justice and proof of enrolment valid for the entire duration of the internship;

There is a possibility, in consultation with HCSS, to combine the internship with a graduation assign.

Required Documents:

• curriculum vitae, including references;


• A cover letter, indicating your availability;


• Proof of enrollment valid for the entire duration of the internship;


• A recent written text in English, preferably a press release, news article or a short blog (max 1 A4)

Only complete applications are considered. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview.

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