Media Intern

American Islamic Congress

Location:

United States (Washington, DC)

Website:

http://www.aicongress.org

Contact Information:

Matthew Ciesielski

Phone:

2025953160

Email:

employment@aicongress.org

Description:

The American Islamic Congress (AIC) is a civil rights organization promoting tolerance and the exchange of ideas among Muslims and between other peoples. AIC a non-religious civic initiative is challenging increasingly negative perceptions of Muslims by advocating responsible leadership and 'two-way' interfaith understanding. As Muslim-Americans, thriving amidst America's open multicultural society and civil liberties, we promote these same values for the global Muslim community. We are not afraid to advocate unequivocally for women's equality, free expression, and nonviolence - making no apologies for terrorism, which primarily claims Muslim victims.

Our organization grew out of the ashes of September 11. In late 2001, a diverse group of young Muslim Americans incorporated AIC as a 501(c)(3) non-profit and non-partisan organization. We opened an office in New Haven, Connecticut, and began publishing editorials, speaking to interfaith audiences, and reaching out to public officials. Today AIC operates offices in Washington, Boston, Cairo, and Basra. Our leaders have published editorials in top newspapers; testified to Congress; provided sensitivity training to law enforcement and members of the armed forces; run workshops on nonviolent reform for young Middle Eastern activists; and spoken at dozens of universities and civic institutions.

As a Media and Communication Intern, you will support the AIC in its efforts to build bridges within and between communities by promoting tolerance, responsible leadership, understanding, and the rights of individuals here in the U.S. and abroad.

Responsibilities:

• Support media outreach efforts
• Draft and edit press releases
• Work on monthly newsletter
• Website and online presence development, including blogs, video, and social networking
• Research media contacts and events and database maintenance
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualification:

• Likes to take initiative, and is creative and dynamic
• Excellent networking, communication, and writing skills (with writing samples)
• Punctual, collaborative, and willing to take direction
• Good organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and meet deadlines
• Adobe CS4; Microsoft Office; Microsoft Publisher and web design preferred
• Final Cut Pro and/or Adobe Premiere
• Proficient with social media (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Flickr, blogs, vlogs, etc.)
• Proficient with database maintenance
• Background in media, journalism, PR, marketing, communications or related field

The ideal candidate shows:

• a demonstrated interest and knowledge of social issues and current events, particularly as they relate to the Middle East and to Muslims in the U.S.
• the ability to present oneself confidently and professionally
• an interest in an energetic, interactive, and focused work environment

Other pluses:

• experience with video camera
• language proficiencies
• government relations and/or development experience
• non-profit experience

PLEASE EXPLAIN AND GIVE EXAMPLES OF YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE ABOVE CRITERIA.

The position is flexible with regard to schedule and number of hours worked, although the ideal candidate will be able to work 30-40 hours per week. The complexity of tasks assigned will be appropriate to the skill level of the selected intern.

IMPORTANT: We are seeking a candidate to begin in July and continue through the fall semester (December), with the potential to renew the internship for the spring semester. Please do not apply unless your availability suits this requirement. Please submit cover letter, resume, and 2-3 relevant writing samples (no academic papers).