The Brookings Institution – Washington, DC
Internship
BASIC FUNCTION Communications Internship
Spring 2014
Governance Studies
The Governance Studies Program at the Brookings Institution is currently accepting applications for a communications internship in spring 2014. Internships typically run from January through May 2014 , though exact start and end dates are flexible. Please note that all positions are unpaid .
This intern will provide support to Governance Studies’ communications officer, website coordinator and events coordinator in a variety of capacities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Researching and identifying relevant media targets and updating media lists to reflect editorial staff and beat changes.
-Monitoring print and broadcast media for coverage that includes mention of projects and experts.
-Creating weekly monitoring reports on media coverage.
-Supporting work to promote Governance Studies research, experts, events and news.
-Assisting with media relations outreach activities, as appropriate.
-Assisting the communications team to curate new Governance Studies media properties.
-Working closely with the website coordinator to optimize Governance Studies work and scholars on Brookings.edu website.
-Assisting with layout and design of research papers.
-Staffing public events and assisting with live Tweeting of events when appropriate.
How to Apply
To apply for this internship, please send the following materials to Ms. Anna Goodbaum at agoodbaum@brookings.edu” with the subject line “GS Comm. Spring Internship” :
-a cover letter indicating your availability (days available to work, hours and approximate start and end dates).
-your resume.
-a brief writing sample (no more than 3 pages).
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M. EST on November 1, 2013 . Please note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those candidates selected for phone interviews will be contacted.
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