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Roma, Lazio, Italia
Hybrid
Sony CSL is a leading-edge organisation that works to create new research areas and paradigms, as well as new technologies and businesses for the common social good.
Sony CSL - Rome aims to contribute to the redesign of our societies with a coordinated and transdisciplinary approach operating at very different spatial and temporal scales, from short time scales of the present to long-term strategic thinking, from the micro-scale of interventions (sustainable mobility, production processes, logistics, etc.) to the larger scale of more complex features (economic development, democratic practices and social dialogue, inclusion, leveraging the vocation of specific areas, etc.).
Sony CSL – Rome is looking for a recent graduate or someone at the beginning of their professional career who is interested in research communication and cultural projects. The selected candidate will work closely with the Senior Communication Manager, supporting the communication activities of the lab. In particular, they will contribute to the management of the lab’s social media channels, the development of its new website, content production, events and external collaborations.
The internship offers hands-on experience in the communication activities of an international research lab, working closely with researchers, institutions, cultural professionals and external partners.
You will:
• manage and update the lab’s social media channels, from editorial planning to publication;
• create and adapt content in Italian and English for social media, the website and other communication materials;
• support the development of the new website and the management of its content;
• collect and rework information related to research projects and lab activities;
• support the communication and organization of events and cultural initiatives;
• prepare communication materials and provide operational support in interactions with researchers, collaborators and external partners.
Responsibilities may vary depending on ongoing projects and will be carried out under the supervision of the Senior Communication Manager.
You will bring:
• excellent writing, editing and summarizing skills in Italian;
• good written and spoken English;
• familiarity with major social media platforms and digital communication;
• ability to understand and communicate complex topics to different audiences;
• accuracy, organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines;
• intellectual curiosity, initiative and willingness to learn;
• ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment.
We are looking for a curious, precise and adaptable person who is comfortable working across different languages, disciplines and activities. A background in communication will be considered a plus, but candidates from humanities, scientific, social science or interdisciplinary backgrounds are also strongly encouraged to apply.
Academic experience, extracurricular activities or personal interests should demonstrate a genuine interest in areas such as research communication, science culture, content production, social media, innovation, event organization, or the dialogue between science, art and society.
Nice to have:
• previous experience, including university or personal projects, in social media management or content production;
• familiarity with content management systems and AI tools;
• ability to create simple graphic or audiovisual content;
• experience in organizing events or cultural projects.
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