Communications Associate (Academic Internship)

Communications Associate (Academic Internship)

Based in São Paulo, Brazil

Duration: 6 months to 1 year

Swissnex in Brazil is looking for a proactive, creative, and detail-oriented Communications Associate to support the Communications Lead in implementing Swissnex’s communication activities across Brazil and Switzerland.

This position is ideal for a recent Bachelor’s or Master’s graduate interested in international relations, innovation, science, education, culture, and digital communications. The Junior Communications Associate will contribute to content creation, social media management, event communications, website updates, visual production, and community engagement, while gaining hands-on experience in an international and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Communications Lead and collaborate with the broader Swissnex Brazil team, including program managers, external partners, and members of the global Swissnex network.

Key Responsibilities

Communications & Content Support

• Support the Communications Lead in implementing institutional and project-based communication campaigns.
• Draft and edit content for newsletters, blog posts, social media, reports, presentations, invitations, and promotional materials.
• Help maintain and update the Swissnex Brazil website, including event pages, news articles, and other digital content.
• Support the production and distribution of the monthly newsletter.
• Assist in collecting communication metrics and preparing basic analytics reports.
• Maintain media databases, contact lists, and communication templates.

Social Media & Digital Communications

• Contribute to the planning, scheduling, and publishing of social media content across platforms.
• Monitor social media engagement and support community management activities.
• Assist in creating engaging storytelling content related to Swissnex programs, partnerships, and events.
• Help ensure consistency with Swissnex branding and communication guidelines.

Visual Content & Creative Support

• Support the creation of visual materials such as presentations, flyers, banners, simple graphics, and short-form video content.
• Assist in photography and audiovisual coverage during events and visits.
• Coordinate with external designers, photographers, videographers, and vendors when needed.
• Help organize and maintain visual content archives and communication assets.

Events & Public Relations Support

• Support communications activities related to events, delegations, workshops, and public programs.
• Assist in preparing press materials and media outreach.
• Help coordinate invitations, mailing lists, registrations, and event promotion.
• Represent Swissnex at selected events and networking activities when appropriate.

General Swissnex Tasks

• Contribute to the collaborative and dynamic work environment of Swissnex in Brazil.
• Support administrative and operational tasks related to communications and events, as needed.
• Participate actively in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and organizational initiatives.

Profile & Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communications, marketing, media, journalism, design, international relations, or a related field.
• Initial experience in communications, social media, content creation, marketing, journalism, or public relations through internships, university projects, or early professional experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Good command of Portuguese or willingness to improve quickly in a Brazilian environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic and international environment.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, content management systems, and digital communication tools.
• Hands-on attitude with willingness to support both strategic and operational tasks.
• Interest in science, education, innovation, sustainability, technology, design, and the arts.
• Proactive, adaptable, collaborative, and eager to learn.

Preferred

• Initial experience with website management, newsletter tools, analytics platforms, or digital campaign coordination.
• Basic skills in graphic design, photography, video editing, or Canva / Adobe Creative

Suite.

• Experience living, studying, or working in an international or multicultural environment.
• Interest in Swiss-Brazilian collaboration and public diplomacy.
• Experience supporting events, conferences, or cultural initiatives.

Additional Information

• Full-time position based in S.o Paulo, Brazil.
• Duration: 6 months to 1 year (depending on organizational needs)
• Start date: 01.09.2026

This internship is offered through the Swiss Confederation academic internship framework.

Applicants must fulfill the following eligibility requirements:

• Swiss citizens, or foreign nationals holding a valid Swiss residence and work permit for the entire duration of the internship, are eligible to apply.
• The internship must begin no later than one year after completion of the candidate’s Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

• The total duration of internships completed within the Swiss federal administration after graduation may not exceed twelve months in total, regardless of workload percentage.

Additional conditions:

• Compensation according to local standards and Swiss Confederation internship regulations.
• Flexibility required for occasional evening events and activities outside regular office hours.

Apply here and please submit:

• CV , Motivation letter
• Relevant writing or portfolio samples
• Application deadline: 08.06.2026

About Swissnex in Brazil

Swissnex is the global network connecting Switzerland and the world in education, research, innovation, and the arts. Our mission is to support the outreach and active engagement of our partners in the international exchange of knowledge, ideas, and talent. We thereby contribute to strengthening Switzerland’s profile as a world-leading innovation hotspot. Swissnex is an initiative of Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) and is part of the Swiss Confederation’s network abroad managed by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). The activities of Swissnex are based on a collaborative approach, relying on public and private partnerships and funding. In Brazil, Swissnex is based in S.o Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, running activities throughout the country and beyond.