Remote Communications & Marketing Intern

ACLU Kentucky; United States; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

The ACLU seeks an Undergraduate Intern in the Communications and Marketing Department of the ACLU’s National office. This is a part-time position that can be based in New York or remote. Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated undergraduate students or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience and must be based in the U.S.

for the entire duration of the internship. The media and communications strategy intern will work on a wide array of civil liberties and civil

Qualifications

• Completion of at least the first year of an undergraduate degree in communications, public relations, journalism, political science, or a related field.
• At least one semester (or equivalent) internship or work experience in journalism, public relations, or communications.
• Experience drafting press releases, blogs, social media posts, or other digital content is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Avid news reader with familiarity of news media and online platforms.
• Familiarity with AP style; experience with media relations software such as Cision or Meltwater is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to day-to-day functions of the communications department, including writing press releases, talking points, social posts, blogs, digital content and media advisories.
• Build media lists of reporters, editors, producers, and bookers from national and local outlets.
• Help increase coverage by crafting and sending pitches to news media on ACLU campaigns.
• Monitor news and media trends, including tracking press clips.
• Engage in research projects to inform multi-faceted communications plans.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Media relations

Press releases drafting

AP style familiarity

Cision/Meltwater familiarity

Education

Undergraduate degree in communications or related field

Tools

Cision

Meltwater

Job description

The ACLU seeks an Undergraduate Intern in the Communications and Marketing Department of the ACLU’s National office. This is a part-time position that can be based in New York or remote. Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated undergraduate students or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience and must be based in the U.S.

for the entire duration of the internship. The media and communications strategy intern will work on a wide array of civil liberties and civil