The Education and Public Outreach Department at the European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere Headquarters in Garching near Munich, Germany, is offering

Internship opportunities in Science Journalism

ESO Education and Public Outreach Department (ePOD) is responsible for the organisation’s outreach activities. A wide range of programs and activities are used to meet the specific requirements of television, print and online media, such as press releases and broadcast material for the media. ePOD embraces a multimedia approach to public outreach and produces high-quality printed material such as brochures, books, annual reports, newsletters, posters etc. ePOD is also responsible for the global coordination of the International Year of Astronomy.

In ESO ePOD you will work with a team of professional science communicators for the preparation of ESO and ESA/Hubble news and photo releases, publications, web pages, video scripts, exhibition panels and other public communication products.

Through your involvement in various projects and with our support you will have the opportunity to understand and learn: About the mission of ESO and the role and responsibilities of ePOD for its implementation. How a large international scientific organisation works in practice and in particular what are the workflows, processes and procedures within ePOD. How to write about complex scientific issues in an engaging and understandable manner. What is required to coordinate big events and projects. How written text and audiovisuals can be combined to make science attractive and approachable to the public.

More information available here:
https://jobs.eso.org/ESOCP370/documents/DOC0000267.PDF

Internship details
Internship opportunities are offered throughout the year. The duration of the internship is initially for 3 months up to a maximum of 6 months. We offer a monthly allowance to cover your living expenses and we provide accommodation. We also cover the cost of a return trip from/to your home station.

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