Your Role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic student assistant to join our Communications and Publications team. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in global marine science communication. The ideal candidate will be passionate about marine conservation, possess strong communication skills and have an interest in leveraging publications and digital media to support our mission.

The starting period for this position will be in October 2024.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Assist with the development of engaging content for various communication channels, including social media, ICES website and community SharePoint sites
• Perform regular updates and maintenance of website
• Assist in writing and editing articles, ensuring high standards of accuracy and clarity
• Collaborate with the communications team to create multimedia content, such as videos, infographics, and branding materials
• Monitor and analyze social media and website analytics to gauge the performance of communication channels and compile reports
• Assist in digitizing and cataloguing the publications archive, including historical data publications
• Contribute to the formatting and preparation of ICES publications
• Handle various administrative tasks to assist the communications and publications team
• Carry out additional duties as assigned to help achieve the organization’s communications and publications goals

Qualifications

You will play a crucial role in both internal and external communication at ICES.

We’re seeking candidates currently studying a bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism, library and information science or a related field.

For this role, you should additionally have:

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Fluency in English, both verbal and writing
• Proficiency in social media platforms and content management systems
• Basic knowledge of content creation tools (e.g., video editing software, graphic design tools) is a plus
• Attention to detail, especially in tasks related to editing and formatting

Key personal qualities we value:

• You are curious and proactive
• You are confident in handling responsibilities and have a high attention to detail
• You have a passion for marine science, conservation, and global environmental issues