WageIndicator Foundation offers remote internships to undergraduate & graduate students from universities around the world. The internship provides an opportunity for interns to get exposure to the fields of data, communications, marketing and more. They will receive training and guidance from experienced managers.
The internships run for a minimum duration of two months and can be extended based on availability. On successful completion of the internship, all interns are awarded a letter of appreciation from WageIndicator Foundation.
Previously, we have had a great set of global interns from several universities, such as FLAME University in India, Bucharest University in Romania, University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and Global Labour University Kassel/Berlin in Germany. We actively look for more talented people to join us each year!
Since our global intern team supports our quarterly efforts towards the calculation of Living Wages, all interns are part of the Living Wages team in addition to the internship of their preference.
If you are interested in interning with us, please fill out our application form. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by our team. In case you do not see a response within 72 hours, please check your spam/junk mail folder.
Take a look at some of the outputs produced by past interns:
News & Web Content
As a part of this group, interns will be responsible for providing relevant, accessible and dynamic copy for a range of WageIndicator websites, which are all country-specific. This will include:
• Writing short news bites and teasers
• Writing longer news stories
• Providing web content on various topics including Career, Best Jobs, Living Wages, Minimum Wages, and more
• Video scriptwriting, as needed
We have a wealth of original WageIndicator data which can also form an integral part of news stories. In addition, interns will be expected to research relevant material for a range of different countries, as required. While ensuring that our intern team puts out quality content, we also ensure that the content is relevant and easy to understand by readers. There are no language barriers. For instance, if you have a decent, working knowledge of French, then you could also pen for WageIndicator’s Francophone websites.
Core Skills: Strong Oral & Written Communication Skills, Time Management, Self-Motivated, Curiosity, Team Work
Social Media
As part of the social media group, interns are responsible for creating digital content on relevant labour market topics for the organisation’s various social media platforms. Social media interns at WageIndicator Foundation play a crucial role in enhancing the organization's online presence, engaging with the audience, and supporting its mission of promoting better work conditions and wage transparency. Their tasks will include:
- Create engaging and visually appealing social media content
- Schedule and manage social media posts across various platforms to ensure consistent and timely updates
- Assist in the planning, development, and execution of social media campaigns aligned with organizational goals
- Stay up-to-date with social media trends, best practices, and emerging platforms to propose innovative ideas
- Identify relevant hashtags, keywords, and topics to maximize content visibility
- Participate in regular meetings to review social media performance, discuss insights, and refine strategies
This opportunity will allow interns to develop their graphic designing, copywriting, and content marketing skills. It will also give them a first-hand experience of what it is like to be a social media manager. Relevant training will be provided for the same.
Core Skills: Oral & Written Communication Skills, Work Productively, Self-Motivated, Technical / Computer skills, Curiosity, Teamwork, Language Skills
Data Analysis & Visualisation
The Data Analysis & Visualisation Team involves all the basic steps of the data process, from data collection through desk research, to data organisation, till data analysis and visualisation.
As part of the team, interns are typically responsible for checking and updating existing datasets, analysing data other interns' groups are putting together, visualising the information using Google Looker Studio and/or Tableau, and also extracting data from external publications. They may also be responsible for analysing and creating visualisations for other datasets, depending on the needs of the organisation at the time of internship.
Interns will receive training to understand and visualise various types of data using Google Looker Studio and/or Tableau. However, predisposed knowledge of any data visualisation software is a plus.
Core Skills: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Curiosity, Basic Knowledge of Coding/Visualisation, Creativity
Gig Economy
In collaboration with researchers at Fairwork (based at the University of Oxford and the Berlin Social Science Centre), the University of Cambridge and the University of Leeds, WageIndicator Foundation is working towards the creation of a gig economy database containing relevant data about a number of important gig economy dimensions.
Interns in this group are responsible for supporting the project by researching documentation on legislative initiatives, laws, court cases and union activities in the gig economy. Duties of the interns include (but are not limited to) data collection and management, literature and legislation review, creation of data graphics, and assistance with presentation of quantitative material.
The data and information collected will serve as a basis for the work of other groups (News and Content, Data visualization, Social Media). Students will also contribute to the updating of WageIndicator websites and newsletters, as well as the production of visual content through the online graphic design tool Canva.
Eligibility Criteria: Advanced Bachelor or Master’s degree in Sociology, Social Policy, Politics, Economics, Law or related subjects, Excellent knowledge of English, Strong Data Collection Skills, Proficiency in MS Office, Knowledge of issues impacting vulnerable workers, Demonstrable commitment to working towards the empowerment, equality, and inclusion of workers
Living Wages
Interns in the Living Wages team are primarily involved in cost-of-living data collection for countries around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic saw the world enter into a spate of economic chaos coupled with a series of lockdowns. This resulted in global price fluctuations and established a new structure for grocery shopping and apartment rental - online platforms.
Interns in this group are responsible for supporting quarterly calculations of living wages by collecting prices in various regions using our Cost-of-Living Application. Interns will be involved in secondary research on the online landscape of prices in the assigned region and expected to navigate local language websites.
Core Skills: Strong Research Skills, Good Understanding of Primary and Secondary Data, Attention to detail, Critical Thinking
All interns are part of the Living Wage team. Therefore, it is not possible to apply specifically for the Living Wage internship.
Compensation for your internship
Our internship program is currently unpaid but offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical skills and engage in real-world projects that enhance your career prospects. We recommend our internships to those who can receive academic credit in return for their commitment as part of their program. Selected interns may also have the opportunity to participate in additional paid freelance work, while others may go on to join our team full-time.
We are committed to ensuring our interns feel valued and supported throughout their time with us. Whether you want to gain practical experience, build your network, or explore a new area of interest, our internship program provides an excellent opportunity to achieve your goals.
About WageIndicator
WageIndicator Foundation is a global non-profit organisation that aims to increase transparency in the labour market. It manages over 200 websites across 196 countries. On these websites, WageIndicator focuses on salaries, labour law, living wages, collective agreements and career opportunities.
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Please note: WageIndicator's Safeguarding Policy applies to all interns. Please read the policy documents carefully.