Description:

The Communications Intern works, in conjunction with the Communications Department staff, on outreach to national, state, and minority broadcast and print media. This often includes rapid responses to breaking news. The Communications Intern will have the opportunity to work on a variety of different projects.

Potential projects may include the following:

Compiling daily media clips
Assisting with logistics for press conferences
Pitching story ideas to print, radio, and TV reporters at the national and local levels
Supporting Families USA’s story bank project
Building or expanding media databases

Interns at Families USA are considered part of the staff and attend weekly staff meetings and internal team meetings to discuss Families USAs advocacy strategy and new initiatives to ensure health care access for all U.S. residents. In addition, Families USA encourages interns to take part in the active political community of Washington, D.C., by attending hearings on Capitol Hill, press conferences at the National Press Club, and policy forums at other organizations and think tanks, such as the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Center for American Progress. Interns are also expected to participate in “brown bag” discussions of advocacy work and political issues.

Qualifications:

A passion for progressive causes and an interest in politics are a must.
Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
The intern must also be highly organized and pay close attention to detail.

Paid Internship Info:

$8.25 per hour

Hours:

40 hour work week

Length/Availability:

January to May

End Date:

12/15/12,

Tags:

health  policy  communications  media  progressive  politics  healthcare 

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