Company/Organization: The Smithsonian Associates (TSA)

Description:

ABOUT TSA
The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) advances the Smithsonian Institution’s mission “to increase and diffuse knowledge” through life-enriching educational and cultural experiences inspired by the Smithsonian’s research and collections for DC-region students, families, and adults, and for learning communities nationwide.

INTERN DUTIES
- Coordinate monthly press mailings
- Maintain schedule of calendar submissions to local media
- Fulfill press requests
- Contact media to relay program information
- Compile publicity reports detailing media coverage
- Update and maintain media lists
- Research additional media outlets and organizational contacts via Internet
- Draft press releases and public service announcements
- Assist with social media outreach
- Some general office duties including fax and copies

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Writing media material to a professional draft level
- Interacting with members of the press
- Social media account management
- Media list building with public relations software, Cision
- Pitching to media
- Preparing publicity reports

SEASONS
Spring (Jan - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), and Fall (Sep - Dec)

TIME COMMITMENT
Hours flexible; 1 full semester

SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday, timing flexible

SUPERVISOR
Public Affairs Specialist

COMPENSATION
All TSA Internships are unpaid and housing is not provided. College credit may be granted, but must be coordinated in advance with the interns university/college.

LOCATION
S. Dillon Ripley Center, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS
- Education/background in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field.
- Professional demeanor, interpersonal communication and organizational skills are highly valued.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Internet research, and social media websites, including Twitter and Facebook.

Paid Internship Info:

Unpaid

Deadline:

(Intern positions available year-round)

Additional Info:

REQUESTED DOCUMENTS
Prospective interns are required to submit the following:
1. Application for Smithsonian Institute Internships
2. Two letters of recommendation (usually from professors)
3. Recent writing sample (usually a paper written for school and at least two pages)
4. Most recent transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
5. Resume

Interns at the Smithsonian are required to undergo a security background investigation and fingerprinting through the Office of Protection Services before they are accepted into an internship.

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