Communications Intern

Oceana; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceana in Washington, DC, seeks a Communications Intern to join the Global Marketing and Communications team. The intern tracks and circulates Oceana’s press coverage in the United States and internationally, conducts media research, builds media lists, and drafts and edits communications materials.

This entry‑level, full‑time role supports the team’s goals of raising public awareness and increasing Oceana’s profile among key audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in PR/communications/journalism or related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Interest in ocean conservation.

Responsibilities

• Track and circulate Oceana’s press coverage in the U.S. and internationally.
• Conduct media research and build media lists.
• Draft and edit communications materials.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Organized

Conservation interest

News media familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field

Job description

Do you want to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the world’s oceans? Oceana, the world’s largest advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation, is looking for a Communications Intern to join the Global Marketing and Communications team. The Communications Intern is responsible for tracking and circulating Oceana’s press coverage in the United States and internationally, conducting media research, building media lists, and drafting and editing communications materials.

The intern ultimately helps Oceana’s communications team achieve its goals of increasing public awareness of Oceana and raising the organization’s profile among key audiences. The position requires someone who is detail- and team-oriented, organized, interested in conservation issues, and familiar with news organizations.

Strong candidates for this position will be recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field. The Communications Intern reports to Oceana’s International Communications Director. This position is full-time (40 hours/week) and based in Washington, DC.

Candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to be considered.

Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool.

Oceana’s U.S. offices operate on a hybrid schedule and staff are required to work from their assigned office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. With agreement between the employee and their supervisor, the employee may work from home on Monday and Friday.