2026 Internships - Communications

ABOUT SALZBURG GLOBAL

Salzburg Global is where open-minded leaders from around the world gather for breakthrough conversations on pressing global issues.

Since 1947, our programs have worked to overcome barriers and open up a world of better possibilities – creating spaces where divergent voices can address the big challenges of our time.

We have gathered over 40,000 Fellows from 173 countries for more than 1,100 sessions that change the conversation on the pressing issues of our time.

That very first session brought together over 100 young Europeans and Americans – including veterans of the French resistance, survivors of Nazi concentration camps, prisoners of war, and former enemies.

They met at Schloss Leopoldskron, an Austrian palace that had been occupied by the Nazis in a country that was still under Allied military occupation. They wrestled with how diverse and fractured groups of people could come together and start creating the conditions for peace in the aftermath of World War II.

More than seventy-five years later, the challenges may be different, but our mission still carries that same founding spirit: to overcome barriers and open up a world of better possibilities.

We are supported by a combination of institutional partnerships, generous individual donations and revenue generated from our social enterprise, Schloss Leopoldskron.

We seek to be an exemplary international institution in terms of equity and environmental sustainability. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our work.  

ABOUT OUR INTERNSHIPS

The internships are full-time, for a maximum period of three months.

Although the position is not paid, we will provide the successful candidate with:

• board and lodging at Schloss Leopoldskron

• a return ticket for their country of origin

• excellent networking opportunities with the international participants of our programs

Internship start dates for the Communications Internships are available in:

• mid-March

• early April

• late June

• early September

• late September

Should your application be successful, we will provide the exact dates on completion of the internship offer. Due to program scheduling and accommodation reasons, we do not accommodate internship requests outside these fixed periods.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As an integral part of the Communications team, you will be telling compelling stories about the impact of Salzburg Global’s programs. Your work will span across our website, print publications, social media platforms, and external media partners.

The Communications team works on every Salzburg Global program. As a result, you will gain exposure to a broad range of topics and experts, which will help expand your knowledge and networks. You will also assist in other internal and external communications, providing you with experience beyond journalistic writing and across all the typical communications outputs of a non-profit organization.

Typical duties include:

• Writing both quick-turn-around and in-depth interviews and features for SalzburgGlobal.org, program reports, and external media partners’ publications

• Conducting in-person (during programs) and online (post-program) interviews with Fellows and donors

• Helping to produce multimedia content for Salzburg Global’s social media and digital platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube)

• Researching Salzburg Global Fellows after they have participated in a Salzburg Global program and tracking their work

• Maintaining the digital assets and publications libraries and assisting with worldwide mailing distribution

• Providing administrative assistance to the Communications team

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You have recently completed or are in the process of completing a Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field like communications, public relations, or digital marketing.

• Significant journalistic/writing and content production work experience outside of degree studies (e.g., with a college newspaper or agency internship) will be considered for those with non-journalistic academic backgrounds

• You have experience working in the media, particularly producing written and multimedia content

• You have demonstrable knowledge of international affairs covered by Salzburg Global Seminar’s program areas

• You have excellent (native or equivalent) writing and communication skills in English, including editing skills

• You are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• You have prior experience with Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign and Photoshop)

• Experience with web CMS and multimedia editing is also highly desirable

• You are enthusiastic about our mission

• You have a can-do attitude, are able to multi-task, are proactive, and willing to work flexible hours according to the running program’s needs

• You thrive in culturally and professionally diverse environments

Note: German language skills are not required.

Our Internship Program is specially designed for young professionals.

If you are under 18, sign up to our newsletter for upcoming internship opportunities and please wait for a couple of years before sending us your application.

If you are over 30 years old, please share the opportunity with your younger peers and consider applying for one of our programs instead.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees. 

Sustainable business practices are our highest priority in all areas. We encourage creative, equitable, and sustainable change and develop environmentally conscious and socially responsible practices at all levels. We believe that every team member plays a critical role in our journey toward sustainability. 

HOW TO APPLY

Only complete applications via the online form will be considered. A complete application will include a CV and a cover letter.

Selected applicants will be asked to complete an interview call. 

All candidates, successful or otherwise, will be informed of the outcome of their application.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to take phone calls or to answer individual questions by email.

Should you successfully be selected, you will receive a very detailed information package in due time.