NARAL Pro-Choice America Communications Internship
NARAL Pro-Choice America Seeks
SPRING 2020 COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
As the nation’s leading pro-choice advocacy group, NARAL Pro-Choice America is dedicated to protecting and expanding reproductive freedom for all Americans, including abortion access.
Along with more than 2.3 million member activists from all 50 states and network of state affiliates, NARAL works to guarantee that each person has access to the full range of reproductive freedoms. This means we’re on the front lines in the fight to expand access to abortion, make contraception more affordable, prohibit discrimination against pregnant people, and ensure all parents have access to paid leave. In recognition of our work defending the constitutional right to abortion, Fortune Magazine rated NARAL as “one of the top 10 advocacy groups in America.”
At NARAL, we don't operate or litigate; we organize and mobilize. Working together, we push our friends to be bolder, lift up the champions fighting with us on the front line for true reproductive freedom, and we shine a spotlight of accountability on bad actors that work to impose their ideological agenda on others.
Summary
The Communications Intern will assist an aggressive and fast-paced communicationsoffice at NARAL Pro-Choice America. You will be part of one of the nation's leading communications teams that oversees NARAL's national media strategy, organizational messaging, and coordinates state and local press coverage across the country.
Location: Washington DC
This position is: Internship, paid at $15/hr and $50 monthly Metro stipend
Internship Date: January 13th- End Date flexible on or after May 15th. All interns will be required to attend an orientation and training January 13th, 2020.
Reports To: Press Secretary
Responsibilities
- Compiling daily press clips and regular media monitoring;
- Organizing, maintaining, and updating media lists and communications databases;
- Drafting communications content (weekly roundups, briefing documents, press releases, etc.);
- Additional tasks to assist the communications team.
Qualifications
- Strong commitment to advancing reproductive freedom;
- Ideally available to work early mornings during the week (intern’s workday would also end earlier to balance out);
- Commitment to NARAL Pro-Choice America’s goal of building a political constituency to protect and promote the right of all women to exercise the full range of their reproductive choices, including abortion;
- A commitment to contributing to a workplace environment in which diversity is valued and supported.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program, please note we cannot accept applications from persons having graduated more than 6 months before their start date;
- Must be available to work a min of 20 hours per week, a minimum of 4 hours a day (40 hours/full time is strongly preferred);
- Prior experience compiling media clips and/or working in a communications or media-focused environment
- Understanding of national media landscape
- A strong interest in the political process;
- Strong research, analytical, written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment;
- Attention to detail and accuracy;
- Strong commitment to advancing reproductive freedom;
- Commitment to NARAL Pro-Choice America’s goal of building a political constituency to protect and promote the right of all persons to exercise the full range of their reproductive choices, including abortion;
- A commitment to contributing to a workplace environment in which diversity is valued and supportedExcellent attention to detail;
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Drive and General computer proficiency.
Application Process
NARAL Pro-Choice America does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or political affiliation. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
To apply for this position, please submit a resume, substantive cover letter, and writing sample of no more than 3 pages (when required) by October 20th by completing the following form. Candidates will be notified for interviews beginning the week of October 28th through Nov 8th.
For questions please email internship@prochoiceamerica.org including “Communications Intern Spring 2020” in the subject line, all application materials must be submitted through the online portal.