Communications Internship

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Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns that challenge the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources, empower people to take action and transform the public consciousness about what we eat and drink. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets.  For more information check out our website at www.foodandwaterwatch.org.

We are currently seeking interns interested in fighting for safe food, clean water, and healthy oceans. Hours are flexible in relaxed office environment in Washington, DC. Internships are available during any of the following terms.

Spring, Fall: This position may be full- or part-time (~15 hours per week minimum). Spring dates are January-May. Fall term dates are September – December.
Summer: This position is full-time and runs for 10 weeks during May-August. Small stipends may be available for summer interns.

The Food & Water Watch communications staff is responsible for developing and implementing new and traditional media outreach strategies for national, regional and local issue campaigns. We are accepting applications for a hands-on position that will offer great opportunities for developing skills and experience in public interest issue advocacy.

Responsibilities may include

    * Participating in planning, development and implementation of national, state and local media campaigns.

    * Pitching Food & Water Watch issues and reports to reporters, columnists, editorial writers, and news and talk show producers.

    * Assisting with regular information flow to these contacts including e-mailing, blast faxing, and mailing of pertinent information such as news releases and editorial board memos.

    * Assisting in organizing news conferences or other media events in Washington, DC.

    * Writing media and organizing materials such as newsletter articles, news advisories, talking points, letters to the editor, and responses to web news or blogs.

    * Maintaining media databases and researching new media contacts.

    * Monitoring news coverage and maintaining news clips file.

    * Assisting in Food & Water Watch website promotion strategies such as posting on social networking and news discussions sites.

    * Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Strong interest in Food & Water Watch issues and commitment to social change. Interest in how the media works and how communications strategies advance a public interest agenda. Excellent interpersonal, writing, and verbal skills are required. Seeking an enthusiastic self-starter and problem-solver who can handle multiple tasks at once. Experience in social issue organizing, communications, or journalism helpful.

How to Apply

Please email a tailored cover letter, resume, two writing samples and availability to Food & Water Watch internships(at)fwwatch(dot)org, fax to (202) 683-2501, or mail to:

Food & Water Watch

Attn: Intern Coordinator

1616 P St NW

Suite 300

Washington, DC 20036

Please be sure to indicate in the cover letter that you are interested in the Communications Internship and which term(s) you are available.<!--EndFragment-->