Communications Intern
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Communications Intern to join its Communications Division (COM). This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful international work while developing professional skills across research, writing, digital communications, and stakeholder engagement.
The Communications Division plays a central role in raising awareness of Commonwealth values, programmes, and events. It manages stakeholder and media relations, publications, publicity, and the Secretariat’s digital presence including its website and social media platforms.
As a Communications Intern, you will support these functions by contributing to research, content development, and day‑to‑day operational tasks that strengthen the Commonwealth’s visibility and impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist with research and writing to produce engaging and informative communications outputs.
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Support daily operations across internal and external communications, including administrative duties.
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Contribute to audience‑reach reporting by helping prepare analytics and performance summaries.
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Maintain content management systems such as the Commonwealth Intranet and digital content platforms.
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Support event planning and assist with in‑person initiatives hosted by the Division.
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Identify trends and opportunities to help the Division reach wider audiences and improve efficiency.
This internship is ideal for someone eager to gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic international communications environment, build a strong professional portfolio, and contribute to the work of a global organisation committed to positive change.
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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