Internship 1442

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 Member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. 

Title: INTERNSHIP - Press & Media
Directorate: Communications Office 
Duty station: Singapore
Duration (in months): 11.00 
Estimated starting date: 1 December 2025
Level of security clearance: Basic
Deadline for applications: 27 October 2025

INTERPOL’s Internship Programme welcomes candidates from any of our 196 member countries.
The Programme attracts talented students or recent graduates to the Organization and provides them with:

- A better understanding of the Organization’s goals and objectives and how international police cooperation is organized
- An insight into how an international organization operates
- A framework to enhance their educational experience through practical work assignments, thereby developing skills which are useful for their career and future employment
- Experience of working in a multicultural, multidisciplinary and multi-ethnic environment, contributing to the development of mutual understanding, trust and tolerance

All the relevant information about our Internship Programme may be found on our official web site.

As of 1 January 2025, the internship allowance is EUR 700 and a transport subsidy of EUR 30 per month. An additional housing subsidy of EUR 170 per month will be provided to eligible interns.  

Interns are required to be subscribed to a health insurance coverage for the entire duration of the internship. However, they are eligible to request enrolment in the Organization’s health insurance coverage at no additional cost. 

Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the conditions of internship and the requirements prior to applying for this internship.

1          PRIMARY DUTIES

Throughout this internship the selected applicant will provide support to the INTERPOL Press Office and its activities by:

• Monitoring regional and global news sources for articles and stories relevant to INTERPOL
• Preparing news digests
• Assisting with data collection and maintenance of databases
• Undertaking desk research and liaising with internal units to source information for journalists
• Helping to develop media outreach strategies
• Draft, review and edit articles and other written material
• Participating in brainstorming sessions

By carrying out the internship duties, the selected candidate will be able to:

• Monitor media through real-time media intelligence platforms
• Support media and external communications in an international and multilingual organization
• Develop media outreach strategies
• Support external communications in a fast-moving, international organization
• Carry out any other duty assigned by the supervisor

2          Requirements

• Be a national of one of INTERPOL’s 196 member states
• Have attained the legal age of majority in their country of nationality

2.1       Training/Education

• Be enrolled in a, or have graduated from, an accredited academic institution (general first degree in journalism, media studies, communications, international affairs or related studies) within the past one year on the date of submission of their application

2.2       Languages

• Professional fluency in English is required

2.3       Specific skills/abilities required

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Understanding of the media and global media landscape
• Ability to edit and write clear, engaging editorial content
• Interest in the media and international security
• Show initiative, resilience and a flexible approach
•  A good command of any other INTERPOL official working language (Arabic, French or Spanish)
• Knowledge of any other language
• Experience in drafting articles and social media posts
• Experience with Canva, InDesign, Photoshop or Premiere Pro would be considered an asset

3          APPLICATION PROCESS AND ASSESSMENT METHOD

3.1       Application process

Only applications submitted in response to a specific internship vacancy will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received, we are unable to answer individual queries.

A completed online application is required and should include a cover letter including:

• Your motivation to join the INTERPOL internship programme
• Your interest and skills for this specific internship opportunity
• Your expectations for this internship

3.2        Assessment method

All applications will be assessed against the requirements indicated in this call for internship. Applicants who meet these requirements most closely will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration and assessment.

INTERPOL does not discriminate on any grounds and candidates will be treated under conditions of equality.

4          SECURITY CLEARANCE

A confidentiality vetting inquiry will be carried out on behalf of the Organization prior to confirming any selection. By accepting this offer, you give the Organization expressed consent for completing this inquiry.

If selected, you will be required to produce a certificate of non-criminal records (including spent and unspent sentences pronounced by justice) from your country of nationality and from any other country in which you have resided for more than 12 months in the past five years. If you are considered at a further stage of the selection process (interview) we advise you to familiarize yourself with the procedure for requesting such documentation in the concerned countries so that, if accepted, your arrival to the Organization is not unnecessarily delayed.