Media, Communications and Digital Outreach Intern

Want to apply your online communications and digital organizing skills to promote social, economic and environmental justice? Global Exchange is seeking an intern who is enthusiastic about print and viral communication to help amplify our work in the press and on the web. You'll learn how to get the media and public attention for issues ranging from the anti-war movement and immigration, to fair trade and the local green economy. Working in close collaboration with the Media and Communications Director, you will build skills in...

  • Creating press releases and public service announcements
  • "Pitching" news stories and events to reporters
  • Supporting and amplifying our online communications and digital organizing, and digital campaigning strategy
  • Designing web and print materials
  • Writing articles and letters to the editor for our newsletter, website and viral publications

Desired experience or working knowledge of:

  • Social Networking Outreach (experience with MySpace and Facebook)
  • Experience and Knowledge in Digital Campaigning Strategy
  • Experience in Blogging and Online Publishing
  • Digital Video Production/Publishing (You Tube, Etc.)
  • Democracy in Action or other CRM Management
**applicant is not expected to have all of the above

Skills/Knowledge/Etc.

  • HTML/CSS
  • Strong Writing
  • Strong Interpersonal Communication
  • Hard Working
  • Good Time Management