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Communications Fall Internship

Summary
The Communications Intern will assist an aggressive and fast-paced communications office at NARAL Pro-Choice America. You will be part of one of the nation's leading communications teams that oversee NARAL's national media strategy, organizational messaging, and coordinates state and local press coverage across the country.
 
Applications will be accepted June 8th, 2020 reviewed ongoing through Aug 1st.   

Location:  Washington, DC *Due to COVID 19 the nature of in-person work environments and stay at home remote work are constantly changing.  We are making accommodations to have remote internships however, you must be able to work hours set in Eastern Time Zone. Home office Stipend will be given in lieu of transportation stipend. 
This position is: Internship, Hourly rate of $15/hr and $50 monthly metro stipend provided
Internship Date: Internship Date: Start date September 8th, 2020 end date flexible on or after December 11th, 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 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 supported excellent 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 August 1st  by completing the following form. Candidates will be notified for interviews beginning the week of August 1st.  


For questions please email internship@prochoiceamerica.org including “Communications Intern Fall 2020” in the subject line, all application materials must be submitted through the online portal.