Address The internship will start 6/17/2024 and end 8/30/2024
$18.55 per hour, working 20 hours per week
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s most effective animal advocacy organization, is seeking a Media Relations Intern. As a Media Relations intern you will be Introduced to essential Media Relations software and techniques in a nonprofit setting. Intern will gain experience writing short-form Twitter content, press releases and preparing other written documents for the media, using Cision and Muckrack software to target reporters for pitches, making calls to reporters to garner interest in HSUS stories and working on long-term media campaigns with members of our diverse Media Relations team. The intern will be invited to join regular strategic department meetings, and will be brought in to help with larger, more complex projects that will foster teamwork and encourage creative thinking. The intern will have a chance to meet with every member of the Media Relations team to learn about each aspect of the department.
You will be responsible for:
• Tracking media coverage;
• Conducting reporter research;
• Helping to draft, edit and distribute media advisories, news releases, op-eds, letters to the editor and other press materials;
• Helping to proofread our CEO’s blog;
• Assisting the department with data collection and analytics to further our media reach;
• Drafting and routing content for our twitter, HSUS News.
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Pursuing or having graduated with a degree in Media Relations, public relations or communications preferred;
• Previous volunteer or internship experience with a non-profit organization, animal protection/advocacy organization or animal shelter is a plus;
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word;
• Desire to learn about Media Relations;
• Able to work well independently and use good judgment.
This internship is remote.
When applying, please submit your cover letter and resume together as one document.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status. EOE
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