Internship: Communications and President's Office

Location: Washington DC, USA

Description:
The Internews Communications Department and Office of the President are currently hiring for a summer intern to work with both departments. The selected candidate would need to be available 2-3 days a week.  This is an unpaid position based in the Washington, D.C. office and will provide the intern with an opportunity to obtain first-hand knowledge and experience with internal and external organizational communications, overseas development projects, and media development.

Responsibilities include:

·        Working with the Senior Program Associates to organize the logistics for large reception event.

·        Assist in maintaining the organization’s database of contacts, as well as data entry when necessary.

·        Assist in maintaining the organization’s internal knowledge management database.

·        Compile monthly department updates and quarterly reports.

·        Help maintain Internews’ social media presence.

Other duties may include:

·        Researching and reporting on the media environment in specific countries/regions

·        Supporting and/or managing Senior Management travel and itineraries

·        Administrative and accounting support

·        Assisting with copy editing of reports and articles and other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·        Ideal candidate will be undergraduate with interest in communications/media and international development.

·        Strong Microsoft Office skills.

·        Experience with various social media platforms.

·        Experience with Salesforce preferred.

·        The ability to multi-task and work on projects independently.

·        Excellent communication and writing skills. Attention to detail.

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