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Media Affairs Internship - Spring 2020 - US Dept of Justice Office of Public Affairs

Description

The media affairs intern will assist press officers with telephone calls from national news media, gather news clips, assist with interviews and press conferences, edit and issue news releases on a variety of topics, as well as other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Qualified candidates have a strong interest in, or are seeking a degree in, communications, public affairs/relations, media and/or journalism. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure are a must. Meticulous attention to detail in writing and editing is also necessary. Previous internship experience in a communications-related position is desirable.

All applicants for an internship must be United States citizens. All students who apply must have graduated from high school and be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student during the internship. 

Please note that participation as a student intern is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background investigation. Under no circumstances will a student be allowed to work in any capacity before his or her background investigation is successfully completed.

Additional Information

  • Work Schedules: The Office of Public Affairs is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Most interns work full time, but we require a minimum commitment of 20 hours a week.
  •  Academic Credit: Internships are only offered as student work-study programs and are not for compensation. Students accepted for an internship may earn academic credit while working in our office. Information on academic credit programs can be obtained from school placement offices.


How to Apply


Submit the following application materials in PDF format only via email to publicaffairsinternship@usdoj.gov by the deadline for the term being applied for. Application review will be ongoing leading up to the application deadline. Applications that are received after the deadline or that do not have all of the required material (in PDF format) may not be considered.
  1. Internship Application Form -- Please indicate which internship track you are applying for. 
  2. Cover letter
  3. Resume
  4. Writing sample. AP style must be used. PromptDraft a press release (200-500 words) based on the following speech: https://www.justice.gov/opa/speech/acting-attorney-general-matthew-whitaker-delivers-remarks-dallas-police-department


Deadlines - Spring Program  

Spring internships run the second Monday after New Year’s Day through the Friday before Memorial Day.

  • Applications are accepted until October 1st.
  • Selected applicants must submit a completed security application package by November 15.

Questions

Questions regarding internships, applications, or materials should be directed to: publicaffairsinternship@usdoj.gov