We are looking for a skilled, energetic and media savvy communications professional to help lead NUJM’s national communications strategy, to raise the union’s profile and strengthen and develop its member engagement approaches. Key to this is the task is empowering and  supporting the media union’s members and potential members to win and organise on the issues that matter to them today.

This is a role for a pro-active and skilled media savant, with experience in developing high-quality and engaging content, with a particular focus on social media and member engagement. Working independently, you must self-driven and be prepared to manage and deliver various operational tasks and functions associated with internal and external communication for the union.

The Communications and Member Engagement Officer will be responsible for creating content for media, website and social media platforms to promote the policies and campaigns of the NUJ/IFJ and for planning and delivering communications strategies to support NUJ/IFJ campaigns and strategy.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in Malay and have excellent English.

Applications should be sent to [email protected] at the earliest opportunity. No applications after July 31 will be considered.

A full position description can be found here.

The IFJ Asia-Pacific regional office, under its Strengthening Malaysia's Media for Change project funded by the European Commission, is launching a call for Expressions of Interest (EoI) to deliver a six-month national media reform pilot program in Malaysia. Applications are sought from Malaysia-based organisations and CSOs with a strong background in media development work, research, and advocacy.

The program will further support the development and strengthening of Malaysia’s first media council, including a sub-regional media council visitation mission, the development of a media reform blueprint report to present to government, and a pilot media literacy training program. Applications will make clear their careful consideration of effective use of existing resources, and previous expertise in this space will be prioritised. Proposed co-funding is desirable by which to amplify/expand the scope of the action, which must conclude by January 2025.

The timeline for the partner selection and implementation of the program is as follows:

• Application deadline: 15 July 2024
• Calls with shortlisted applicants: 22-25 July 2024
• Start date: 1 August 2024
• Completion date: 31 January 2025

The full details of the EoI call can be found here. Please ensure you review the call thoroughly before submission.

Please send your expression of interest by 15 July 2024 to [email protected] with the subject "Pilot Project Sub-Grant: Developing a Malaysian Strategy for Media Reform and Literacy". Only successful applicants will be contacted.

The internship is opened for a period of  2 to 4  months depending on the availability of the candidates. 

We are looking for someone with the following skills:

• Fluency (native level) in English, French or Spanish and good skills in at least one of the other languages
• Strong writing skills
• Must be studying communications, media, journalism (student status required)
• Good intercommunication skills
• Creativity
• Pro-activity
• Organisational skills
• Good knowledge of social media

Your daily tasks will involve:

• Assisting the communication team in drafting daily press releases and news for the website
• Assisting IFJ press freedom campaigns including: drafting of campaign documents and developing campaigning material
• Feeding IFJ social media network
• Translating news items for the website
• Monitoring world news on press freedom and journalists’ rights

What we offer :

• Experience in communication in the world’s biggest organisation of journalists
• Knowledge of basic trade unions’ rights
• Experience in building campaigns to promote press freedom
• Sound understanding of press freedom challenges and journalists' working conditions across the globe
• A great working environment in a multicultural and multi lingual environment

This is a paid internship.

How to apply: send covering letter and CV to [email protected]

Contract Type: Temporary, 2 to 4 months depending on the availability of the candidates. 

Contract Hours: Part-time, minimum 3 days per week. Interns will work both online and in-person at the IFJ Asia-Pacific office in Redfern, Sydney.

The IFJ internship requires an energetic, enthusiastic and self-motivated team player. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in international relations, media, human rights and unionism.  

Essential criteria:

• Must be studying - communications, media, journalism, international relations, Asian studies, government or law
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written English language skills
• Knowledge or experience in journalism/ communication
• Able to convey complex ideas through writing in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work in an organised manner, independently and manage time effectively
• Excellent computer skills and well versed in Microsoft Office Suite
• Photo editing skills
• Good knowledge of social media

Your daily tasks will involve:

• Assisting the communication team in drafting daily press releases and news for the website and social media
• Assisting IFJ press freedom campaigns including developing campaigning material
• Monitoring world news on press freedom and journalists’ rights
• Project management assistance

Interns will receive a small daily stipend.

How to apply: send covering letter, application form and CV to [email protected] and [email protected].

Download the application form here and internship description here. Applications close May 24, 2024.