Feminist Job Description
| Job Title: |
Research and Communications Intern |
| Organization: |
Women's Media Center |
| Region: |
East Coast |
| Description: |
The Women's Media Center (WMC) makes women visible and powerful in the media. Led by our president, the former Rock the Vote head Jehmu Greene, the WMC works with the media to ensure that women's stories are told and women's voices are heard. We do this in three ways: through our media advocacy campaigns; by creating our own media; and by training women to participate directly in media. We are engaged with the media at all levels to ensure that a diverse group of women is present in newsrooms, on air, in print and online, as sources and subjects.
As an intern at the Women's Media Center, you will benefit from:
1. First-hand experience in a non-profit media advocacy organization 2. Inclusion in our network and exposure to many women's organizations 3. Involvement with important and interesting events & leaders 4. Opportunities to observe media trainings
The Research/Communications Intern assists the Communications Director, is an integral part of our team, and will be working under the Communications Director on a special research project.
The ideal candidate is energized to work with a progressive organization that is amplifying women's voices and changing the conversation. You are media-savvy and understand the nature of activism: an important advocacy campaign can spring up at any moment and we need to rally supporters to the cause. You will be a creative thinker and punchy writer, ready to bring new ideas to the Women's Media Center, and offer enthusiasm and commitment to our mission and the tasks required. You will also assist with the tracking media coverage of our Progressive Women's Voices alumnae and SheSource experts, editing media success updates, writing for our blog, updating our social media sites, online research, researching media requests (Cision), email blasts (DIA), and assisting with contact mgmt (Democracy In Action, Outlook). Experience integrating communications strategy with online platforms, experience with video distribution, cross-posting and Google Analytics is a plus. Candidates should also proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & Outlook, have good clerical skills, and pay excellent attention to detail. You must also demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills, an ability to manage multiple tasks, to meet deadlines, and a demonstrated commitment to team work.
Flexible availability is required, including some weekend work on Facebook and Twitter to break news and provide campaign updates. Application instructions: Gain valuable experience with an influential and dynamic organization!
We are looking for interns who are excited about our mission. In your cover letter, please describe your interest in contemporary women's issues; how this interest is demonstrated in your past experience and how you would like to expand upon it with Women's Media Center. In addition, please advise us on your availability for the summer term. As we are a dynamic media organization, flexible availability and a commitment to get the job done is a must!
Please send resume and cover letter to michaela@womensmediacenter.com. **Subject line MUST read: Research and Communications Internship***
We are happy to work with your professor for credit, if applicable.
***No Phone Calls Please*** |
| Contact: |
Michaela Monahan |
| Phone: |
michaela@womensmediacenter.com |
| E-Mail: |
www.womensmediacenter.com |
| Website: |
http:// |
| Closing Date: |
Aug 31 2010 12:00AM |
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