Mass Communication Internship Programme 
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Jal Shakti

Details:
The "Mass Communication Internship Programme" was launched by the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. The internship programme is short-term exposure designed to engage students in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate studies in the field of mass communication. The internship offers hands-on experience in media and social media activities, aiming to create awareness about the importance of water resources conservation and management. > **Framework of internship:**


- **First month of internship:**


Learn about the department's IEC activities, Create social media content (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube), Plan social media strategy, and set targets.


- **Second month of internship:**


Promote services and raise awareness, Engage and build relationships with the audience, Drive traffic and establish KPIs, Draft press releases for Department events.


- **Third month of internship:**


Interact and research target audience, Analyze social media results, Publicize National Water Awards to attract applicants, and Draft speeches for senior officials on Department achievements.

> **Duration of internship:** 


The internship duration is a minimum of three months, extendable up to six months on a monthly basis. > **Number of students for internship:** 


A maximum of three interns are selected for each internship duration. > **Terms & Conditions for the Intern:** 


- Pursue the program with dedication and maintain discipline.
- Maintain 90% attendance.
- Attend a full-time internship physically in the main secretariat. 


- Arrange your own accommodation.
- Work hours: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, unless otherwise permitted.
- Follow Department rules and regulations.
- Internship is not a job or employment assurance.
- Adhere to Department advice on external representations.
- Poor performance may result in discontinuation of the internship.
- Provide prior notice if disengaging from the internship.
- Library use is for reference only; borrowing is not allowed.
- Maintain confidentiality and do not disclose Department information.

Benefits:
Honorarium
:
An honorarium of ₹10,000/- per month will be paid to each intern.
Certificate:
A certificate will be received upon successful completion of the internship.
Facilities:
The department provides working space, internet facility, and other necessities as deemed fit by the Heads. 
Placement: 
Each selected intern will be posted with a Deputy Secretary, Director, Joint Secretary, or the office of the Secretary (WR, RD & GR) and will work closely with the IEC Section.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a student.
1. The applicant should be pursuing a BA/MA/PG in mass communication, journalism, public relations, MBA (Marketing)/ related fields or completed their degrees/diplomas in aforesaid course(s) from any recognized college/university. 
1. The applicant must have his own laptop for the internship. 
1. **Required Skills and Interests:**

  - Writing, communication, time management, organization, traditional and digital marketing, customer service, relationship building, strategic and analytical thinking, and creativity.

1. **Academic Performance:**



  - **Undergraduate Students:**




   1. Completed/appeared in term end exams of the second year/4th semester of their bachelor's degree.
   1. Secured at least 60% or equivalent marks in 12th class. - **Recent Graduates/PG Students:**




   1. Appeared in the final exam or just completed Graduation/PG.
   1. Waiting for admission for higher studies.
   1. Secured 55% or more cumulative marks in all years/semesters of their graduation/post-graduation.


  - **Postgraduate Students:**


   1. Completed/appeared in term end exams of the first year/2nd semester of their postgraduate program or pursuing research/PhD.
   1. Secured at least 55% or equivalent marks in Graduation.