Communications Intern

Communications Division Intern

Brussels Office

Application Deadline: 3 July 2026

The Communications Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a university student or recent graduate to intern full-time, maximum 35 hours per week, in the Brussels office. Proficiency in English and strong competency in French is required. Ideally, the candidate will be available for six months beginning in September 2026 through March 2027.

Responsibilities: The intern will contribute to media and communication related projects on a range of topics and will learn about media monitoring for European countries, creating effective social media content, liaising with the press, and organizing meetings and events.

Human Rights Watch internships offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by HRW staff, and interaction with other international organizations.

Interns may also have opportunities to attend virtual lectures, trainings, professional development workshops, and/or special events relating to human rights, as well as network with other HRW interns, volunteers, and employees.

Qualifications:  Eligible applicants include students enrolled in a university or other academic institutions for the duration of the internship term or recent graduates of an academic program who are undergoing an