Communications Intern - Fall 2024 (remote)

Communications Intern - Fall 2024

The Human Rights First communications department is seeking an intern to join our team. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about the breath of Human Rights First's policy and advocacy work, and how the communications department supports this owkr through branding, public relations, and communications strategy. The intern will have diverse responsibilities across the department with opportunities to work in media relations, digital content creation, writing, website development. The internship is a great opportunity for a creative and motivated individual to gain hands-on experience shaping and executing a national human rights organization's communications strategy.

A computer and internet connection are required for this position. Please note the internship is unpaid but can provide school credit.

How will you make a difference in the human rights space through this internship?

By learning how to distill and communicate complex subject matter into accessible and engaging materials, the communications interns will help us work to reach people on an emotional level, highlighting shared values and encouraging the support of human rights

Essential Duties And Responsiblities

• Research and track press mentions and relevant media coverage
• Compile and update contact lists of journalists and media targets
• Develop creative digital and social media content, including considerable digital design
• Post, monitor, and report on digital platforms, including social media and website
• Prepare written materials, including blogs, email communications, and messaging documents.
• Conduct research for various communications projects
  
  
  

Desired Skills And Experience

• Demonstrated commitment to human rights issues
• Demonstrated interest in the communications field
• Excellent multitasking capabilities and attention to detail
• Strong writing and digital design skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups in a remote environment
• Experience in social media, web editing, and/or press strategy preferred
  
  
  

Education: Students studying Communcations/Marketing, International Affairs, English, and Journalism are encourged to apply.

Compensation: Unpaid

Start Date: September 4, 2024

Time Commitment: 10 -15 hours per week minimum.

Submission Deadline: July 29, 2024

Application Materials: Resume and cover letter

Human Rights First is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing staff from a diversity of backgrounds, including members of racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, people of all nationalities, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. We believe that a diverse staff and an inclusive work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives make us stronger and more effective.