Media and Communications Internships & Fellow
Rethink Media – Washington, DC
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Rethink Media – Washington, DC
See original job posting at washingtonpost.com »
| Rethink Media works with the foremost think tanks, foundations, advocacy organizations and grassroots groups working in the fields of disarmament, nuclear nonproliferation, conflict prevention, international law, human rights and peace. Rethink Media’s mission is to provide these organizations with access to state-of-the-art media technologies, expert communications training and the latest in public opinion, media and messaging research. Description: Rethink Media’s paid Internship and Fellowship programs provide talented undergraduate (internships) and graduate students (fellowships) in media and communications, public relations, digital and online communications and journalism with hands-on experience in the field of nonprofit political and advocacy communications. Fellows and Interns get training and real-work experience in applying the latest media tools and strategies to existing campaigns and organizations as well as the opportunity to make professional contacts and be mentored by experienced professionals. Successful candidates will be exposed to a wide range of media and communications skills and responsibilities including administrative and research activities. Depending on the skill set of the intern or fellow, upcoming projects include but are not limited to: Building and maintaining targeted media lists and top tier journalist profiles Monitoring traditional and online media coverage and public opinion and assisting in the production of a daily news and opinion clipping service relevant to our member groups. Researching and conducting opinion and media coverage and framing analysis via several of our media monitoring tools. Assisting in building and managing rapid response media campaigns. Researching and updating online content in our website and media resource and training library. Assisting in auditing groups’ press materials, online media rooms and expert profiles and providing recommendations for making them more accessible and compelling to journalists. Assisting in the development and completion of a unique survey of foreign policy journalists and bloggers. Assisting in opposition research and analysis. Assisting groups in buidling their capacity to use the lates in online and socail media tools for the media and campaign work. Assisting organizations or campaigns, as required, with hosting online press conferences, planning news events, drafting op-eds and crafting talking points. Assist with web and database development projects (drupal background a plus). The ideal candidate will be an undergraduate or graduate student in media and communications, public relations or marketing, in digital or online communications or journalism with a strong commitment to or backgroundin one or more of the fields/policy issues represented by the groups that Rethink Media works with. Hours and Compensation Rethink Media Interns and Fellows are expected to work at least 20 hours per week (although less time may be considered in special circumstances). The current rate of compensation for Interns is $10.50 per hour for interns and $12.50 for fellows. At present we are looking to hire 1-2 individuals for our DC office and 2-3 for our CA office for our winter 2011 and spring 2012 programs. Successful candidates may also have the opportunity to continue working beyond the semester up to a total of four months. |