Communications Intern (Media)

About the role

MSF South Asia is looking for a Communications Intern (Media) to support its Communications Department, focusing on media relations, media monitoring, research and media engagement across South Asia. The intern helps identify media opportunities, track humanitarian and operational developments, maintain media databases, prepare media materials and analyse media coverage. The role is based at the MSF South Asia headquarters in Colombo, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5.30 pm.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor regional media across South Asia, tracking MSF coverage, humanitarian emergencies, public health issues and operational developments.
• Research media outlets, journalists and news trends to identify opportunities for proactive media engagement.
• Support the preparation and dissemination of press releases, media pitches, alerts and journalist correspondence.
• Maintain media contact lists, journalist profiles, media trackers and coverage records.
• Analyse media coverage and contribute to regional media reports, summaries and communications updates.
• Assist in coordinating media interviews and prepare briefing notes and media materials.
• Support media initiatives, journalist engagement, media visits and events.
• Contribute to other communications activities such as campaigns, events, content development and administrative tasks.

Required profile

• Completed or currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, International Relations or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in humanitarian issues, current affairs and media reporting.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Open to Sri Lankan nationals only.

Required skills

• Strong research, writing, editing and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with media monitoring, digital news platforms and social media; experience with media research or media databases is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with media monitoring tools and digital content creation platforms is an advantage.

What we offer

• Internship allowance of LKR 2,500 per day worked.
• Accident insurance coverage.
• Free lunch.
• 25% work from home.
• Reimbursement of additional expenses upon approval and submission of bills.

To apply, submit a CV and cover letter in one file through the MSF South Asia careers application by 4 November 2026; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.