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Employment Opportunities
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERN:

The IIJD seeks a Media and Communication Intern to provide assistance in research and writing materials for IIJD’s communications and publications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 Research, draft, and distribute news releases and other communications to the media and other NGOs.
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 Generating media attention for Justice and Development issues. Maintain press clips, issue files and media
contact database.
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 Draft and edit correspondence, issue reports, and funding proposals.
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 Development of materials to support program sections of IIJD’s web site, including organization profiles and
short news items.
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 Research data to support publications and web site articles.
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 Write/edit materials as assigned.
   
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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 Web or print writing training or experience.
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 Ability to write and draft basic materials, copy edit following style guide.
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 Familiarity with internet research tools.
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 Experience scanning images.
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 Ability to learn and understand international development, trade, and human rights themes.
   
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
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 Well-organized, articulate, and detail-oriented.
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 Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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 Excellent word processing, editing, and proofreading skills.
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 Strong research and computer skills, including Lexis-Nexis, HTML and Access.
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 Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, manage competing priorities and deadlines, and to complete
tasks with minimal supervision.
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 1-2 years related work experience.
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 Commitment to Justice and International Development.
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 Experience in media or public information office desirable.
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 Competency in French is a plus.
   
PLEASE NOTE:
 
This internship is unpaid. All applicants must have a valid visa or work papers that allow them to legally work in the United States; IIJD, Inc does not sponsor visas for interns or volunteers. Position opens until filled. So please send in your application ASAP.
   
HOW TO APPLY:
  This internship is unpaid, but may be used for course credit where applicable. Applicants for this internship only, should send (e-mail preferred): a cover letter and resume detailing experience and available hours and a short (3-5 page) writing sample to (opportunities@iijd.org). Email your materials with the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
   

IIJD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation.

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