Digital Communications Intern (6 months)
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The vacancy
The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking a highly capable and creative Digital Communications Intern to support the Digital Team in producing high‑quality multimedia content across web, internal, and social platforms in the lead‑up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda. This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging digital communicator to contribute to impactful storytelling that showcases the work and values of the Commonwealth.
This is a hands‑on role requiring demonstrable skills in content creation, design, photography, and video production. The successful candidate will play an active role in developing compelling digital assets, supporting campaigns, and helping to strengthen the Commonwealth’s online presence. Working closely with the Digital Team, the intern will contribute to a wide range of projects, from web features and social media content to video interviews and event coverage.
Key Responsibilities
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Create digital content for thecommonwealth.org, internal platforms, and social media channels.
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Produce visual assets including graphics, photography, and video.
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Film and edit video for interviews, features, and event coverage.
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Capture and edit photography using DSLR cameras for digital and editorial use.
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Write and edit articles and social media copy aligned with brand messaging.
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Manage website content using a Content Management System (CMS).
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Support digital campaigns through storytelling and asset development.
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Ensure brand and accessibility standards are met across all content.
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Contribute to digital projects with a proactive, hands‑on approach.
Please note: Interns must be under the age of 30.
About us
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.
It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.
Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like development, democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in the Commonwealth Charter.
The Commonwealth's roots go back to the British Empire. But today any country can join the modern Commonwealth. The last two countries to join the Commonwealth were Gabon and Togo in 2022.
Vision & mission
The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation that supports member countries to achieve the Commonwealth's aims of development, democracy and peace.
We:
- are a voice for small and vulnerable states
- champion young people
- promote justice and human rights
- address threats like climate change, debt and inequality
- help grow economies and boost trade
- support decision-makers to make good laws and deliver policies
- help strengthen governance and build inclusive public institutions
- provide technical help and training
- send experts and observers to countries to give impartial advice and help solve national problems
- provide systems, software and research for managing resources.
Our vision
To help create and sustain a Commonwealth that is mutually respectful, resilient, peaceful and prosperous and that cherishes equality, diversity and shared values.
Our mission
We support member governments, and partner with the broader Commonwealth family and others, to improve the well-being of all Commonwealth citizens and to advance their shared interests globally.
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