Fully Funded Internship in Science Journalism from ESO Organization in Germany 2021

The European Organization for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO) is offering an internship opportunity in science journalism for students and recent graduates in science majors and science journalism. The training takes place at ESO's Department of Communication in Germany and lasts for six months. In ESO's Department of Communication, 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.

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 organization works in practice and in particular what are the workflows, processes, and procedures within the Department of Communication;
• 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.

Eligibility Criteria:

ESO is looking for people who want to gain experience in science communication astronomy projects.

• You should have some previous experience in written science communication/journalism in English and in particular communicating astronomy or other physical sciences to the public. 
• You should also have a knowledge of astronomy that allows you to understand scientific papers. 
• You must be fluent in English both written and oral and have strong MS Office applications skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Candidates currently studying or having recently completed a University degree in science, science communication, or science journalism, are preferred.

Responsibilities:

• 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;
• Work under time pressure and deliver to agreed deadlines and standards;
• Work both on your own initiative and as part of a team;
• Build good collaborative working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds and disciplines.

Benefits:

ESO will offer the selected trainees the following benefits:

• A monthly allowance to cover living expenses.
• Accommodation costs.
• A return trip from/to your home station.

About European Organization for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO):

ESO, the European Southern Observatory, is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organization in Europe and the world's most productive astronomical observatory. ESO provides state-of-the-art research facilities to astronomers and is supported by Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, along with the host state of Chile. Several other countries have expressed an interest in membership. ESO's main mission, laid down in the 1962 Convention, is to provide state-of-the-art research facilities to astronomers and astrophysicists, allowing them to conduct front-line science in the best conditions.

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