Media Relations Intern

FHI 360 has an exciting internship opportunity for a student interested in growing their skills within the international development sector. The media relations intern will work collaboratively within a dynamic, fast-paced, deadline-oriented, multi-media communications department to support the media relations strategy that advances FHI 360’s business priorities. Key functions include researching relevant news reporters and editors, developing reports to measure outcomes and monitoring media outlets are core to this role. Supporting the external communications team by helping to develop written materials as well as research and

This is a paid internship with a flexible schedule based on project needs.

Anticipated Duration: 2024 Spring Semester (Jan - May)

Hours: Part time, up to 20 hours per week

Pay Rate: $18.00/hour

Location: United States, remote (preference given to candidates in ET and CT zones)

Skills Gained and Learning Opportunities:

• Practical experience with a large, global non-profit organization’s corporate communications department
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with successful communications professionals
• Experience working with an interdisciplinary team addressing global development challenges
• Practical experience with media relations and familiarity with Muck Rack (media relations software)

  Anticipated Project(s) and Assignment Details:

  The intern may contribute to various team or project activities under the direction of their supervisor in the following ways:

  • Contribute to written materials including feature stories, Degrees blogs, FHI 360 website pages, and social media posts
  • Contribute to communications-related presentations and reports about media relations analytics, including monthly media mention roundups
  • Contribute to media outlet/reporter research and media backgrounders
  • Participate in team meetings and country calls (e.g., assisting with meeting preparation, meeting minutes, a post-meeting report)
  • Assist with communications-related administrative tasks, as needed

    Qualifications and Competencies:

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    • Currently enrolled in a degree program at a college or university in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, English or a related field of study, or within one year of graduation date
    • Demonstrated experience writing articles and/or longer form copy, whether for a school publication, past internship or academic writing. Please submit writing samples in your application.
    • Strong writing and research skills
    • Demonstrated interest in nonprofit communications and international development through studies, work experience, and/or personal travel
    • Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and bring forth ideas
    • Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English

      Typical Physical Demands:

      • Remote office environment

        Technology to be Used:

        • Personal Computer
        • Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail
        • Telephone, printer, calculator, copier, PDAs and other hand-held devices.

          Travel Requirements:

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