Call for Applications: Internship at the zenith / Candid Foundation
We accept internship applications for the Candid Foundation and zenith on a rolling basis. Internships include tasks for the Candid Foundation as well as zenith magazine.
The Candid Foundation is an independent non-profit organization based in Berlin, a mix of think tank and dynamic project center focused on the development of media, outreach and cultural projects in the MENA and Mediterranean region
zenith is an online and print magazine specializing in reporting from the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and the Sahel region. Interested parties can apply for an internship in the editorial office all year round, ideally for a period of three months. As an intern, you will support the zenith editorial team in writing and editing articles and newsletters. You will also help out at the Candid Foundation, the publisher of zenith magazine.
We are looking for interns who:
have a keen interest in the politics, economy, culture and society of the countries in our MENA reporting area.
are interested in a journalistic career and therefore want to gain corresponding experience in an editorial office.
are proficient in both German and English, ideally one of them at native speaker level.
additional language skills are a plus, especially if they are spoken in the region (Arabic, Persian, Turkish, among others)
want to gain experience in the field of project and financial management.
are interested in expanding their professional network in Germany and the MENA region with a view to the NGO sector.
have experience in content management systems and have an affinity for social media.
We offer interns:
comprehensive insights into the daily work of an international media organization.
insights into all aspects of editorial work, including research, creation and work on texts, as well as content distribution.
opportunities to get involved in various projects in the field of media, mediation and culture and to gain valuable project management skills.
participation and voice in a young, dynamic and international team of editors with decades of industry experience.
comprehensive insights into the project work of a non-profit organization with a focus on the MENA region.
Unfortunately, the internship cannot be remunerated. If you are interested in an internship, please send your application in the form of a single PDF including cover letter and CV in German or English to job@zenith.me.