ESO's Department of Communication is responsible for all aspects of internal and external communication for the Organisation. It covers the whole spectrum of communications, including media relations, content production, public and local outreach, digital communication and internal communication, and engages with a broad range of audiences ranging from scientists and the astronomy community, decision-takers and industry partners, to journalists and members of the public. In ESO's Department of Communication you will work with a team of professional science communicators for the preparation of ESO news and press 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 the Department of Communication for its implementation;
How a large international scientific organisation works in practice and in particular what are the workflows, processes and procedures within the Department of Communication;
How written text and audiovisuals can be combined to make science attractive and approachable to the public.
For more information about this internship, please check this article: https://www.memsait.We are looking for people who want to gain experience in science communication of frontline astronomy projects.
You should have some previous experience in written science communication/journalism and have enough basic knowledge of astronomy to be able to understand scientific papers. You must be fluent in English both written and oral.
Candidates currently studying or having recently completed a University degree in science, science communication or science journalism, are preferred. We also welcome applications from students who have recently completed a degree in astronomy and have experience in writing about science to wider audiences.
Understand and translate scientific research into simple concepts and write about it to general audiences in an engaging and accurate manner;
Provide clear, concise and timely written and oral communications;
Internship details:
Internship opportunities are offered throughout the year. Internships take place in Garching, Germany (a remote or hybrid internship is not possible) and have a duration of 6 months. We offer a monthly allowance to cover your living expenses and we provide accommodation. If you are interested in our internship opportunities, you are invited to apply online at http://jobs.eso.org/. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter (1 page) and your CV (2 pages). Please also upload two written samples (each no more than 5 pages long) that demonstrate ability to communicate science to a wider audience (e.g. blog posts, magazine or newspaper articles, press releases etc.; The samples must be in English and they do not need to have been published previously; Please note that only complete applications, with all required materials in English, will be accepted.
Please note that ESO does not sponsor visas for this internship. Achieving the above are recognized as only possible on the basis of personal values and attitudes that we expect from our employees: respect, integrity, accountability, commitment, collaboration, and clear & open communication.