Applications are now open for two paid 4-month internship positions at iMEdD as part of the Fall–Winter 2025–26 cycle of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Internship Program. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience and contribute to meaningful projects within an organization dedicated to supporting journalism and media professionals worldwide.
Internship Opportunities
1 Position – Programs
Become part of iMEdD’s Programs team and contribute to the design and implementation of innovative initiatives supporting journalists and media professionals worldwide, under the supervision of the Director of Programs and Strategy.
Who we’re looking for:
- Students or recent graduates in journalism, media, communications, or humanities
- Individuals with a strong interest in investigative journalism, innovation in research methods and tools, emerging technologies, and AI
- Strong communicators with excellent organizational skills
- Fluent in Greek and English, both written and spoken
- Familiar with project management tools
1 Position – Finance Department
Join the team that keeps iMEdD running smoothly behind the scenes. Τhe Finance Department manages a broad range of responsibilities, including the daily monitoring of financial transactions and operating expenses. It plays a crucial role in the organization by delivering timely and accurate information through financial data analysis and report preparation. The department is also responsible for budgeting, budget tracking, evaluation, and financial reporting.
You will actively engage in tasks such as collecting, processing, and analyzing numerical data, preparing financial reports and presentations, monitoring and comparing budgets against actual expenditures (budget vs. actuals) and assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities.
What we’re looking for:
- Advanced knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, charting)
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Attention to detail and a high level of organization
- Fluency in Greek and English, both written and spoken
- Basic understanding of financial analysis or accounting principles is a plus
What you need to know
- The Stavros Niarchos Foundation’s (SNF) call for the Fall–Winter internship cycle (October 1st, 2025–January 30, 2026) is open for a total of 38 positions.
- Applicants should submit their application online by July 16.
- If you have applied in a previous cycle and were not selected, you are welcome to apply again.
- You may apply for up to 3 internships (out of 38 offered) in order of preference.
- All travel and accommodation expenses as well as potential work permit and visa logistics are the responsibility of the intern.
Get an inside look at the SNF internship experience through a wrap-up created by previous interns.
Walk through their internship journey via this interactive map from the 2024–2025 winter cycle.
A few words about the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Internship Programme:
As active citizens of the world, young people have the power to catalyze positive social change and guide society along a path of sustainable progress.
Many Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) grants focus on empowering young people—of all interests and backgrounds—and amplifying their voices.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Internship Program invites young people to apply for a four-month internship in Athens twice per year, from April to July and from October to February.
