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Media Relations Intern , Washington D.C

5:06:00 PM

African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has an opening for a qualified Media Relations Intern to work in the Marketing & Membership Department. Reporting directly to the Senior Writer and Publications Manager, as well as occasionally reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Media Relations Intern will work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented department in order to support AWF’s media & outreach and asset digitization efforts.
Duties:
  • Working with the Graphic Designer, undertake organization-wide digitization of AWF’s assets, including print publications, marketing collateral an imagery
  • Offer ongoing support to Graphic Designer with uploading and tagging assets on AWF’s digital asset management system
  • Update media lists and create new lists, mastering AWF’s online media database
  • Identify potential print and online sources for media outreach by AWF
  • Provide support in media relations outreach efforts, including drafting and distributing press releases, placing follow-up media pitch calls and more
  • Respond to select media inquiries and facilitate AWF involvement
  • Provide assistance in adapting internal information into news headlines for public consumption
  • Research potential AWF-related stories for rollout over next two years
  • Assist marketing department in building relationships with journalists, editorial boards, and bloggers
  • Help update resource tools such as AWF’s Media Relations Manual and press kit
  • Support Marketing & Membership Department, particularly Senior Writer and Publications Manager, with any additional writing and editing needs
Qualifications:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong interest in conservation and/or African issues
  • Creative thinker with strong attention to detail
  • Interest in media relations and nonprofit marketing/communications
  • Related experience through coursework or past employment/internships
  • Regular personal consumption of print and electronic media
Supervisor:
Senior Writer and Publications Manager
Compensation:
TBD
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Be sure your cover letter creates a clear linkage between your technical expertise, Africa, and AWF’s mission.

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