SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
Are you a social networking whiz? A news junkie? Social Media & Communications Interns channel their passion for politics and progressive media to extend the reach of Mother Jones' investigative coverage and position it at the forefront of the national media landscape. The perfect fit for this position is resourceful, strategic, and someone able to use his or her solid social media savvy to maximize the impact of Mother Jones. This internship emphasizes learning the tools necessary to become a multimedia journalist in the rapidly evolving media world. Social Media & Communications Interns gain experience in writing, research, multimedia outreach, and a depth of knowledge about the operations of a national multimedia news organization.
This internship is six months long.
Duties
- Using social media to promote Mother Jones
- Drafting outreach materials
- Researching strategic possibilities for targeting new audiences
- Reaching out to nonprofits, politicians, and other stakeholders to get the word out about Mother Jones' stories
- Maintaining databases
Desired Skill Set
- Strong writing, verbal, and interpersonal social skills
- Savvy and experience with social networking tools
- Previous experience in publishing a plus
- Grace under pressure, courage and humor, creativity and flexibility
- Excellent self-starter with the ability to work effectively alone or in a team environment