Communications Intern

Rights Working Group (RWG) formed in the aftermath of September 11th to promote and protect the human rights of all people in the United States. A coalition of more than 330 local, state and national organizations, RWG works collaboratively to advocate for the civil liberties and human rights of everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status.

Responsibilities

• Assist in updating and maintaining national website by creating and uploading new text, searching for and posting relevant member news and reports, and photos.
• Assisting with drafting press statements and releases, media advisories and preparing press packets for news conferences.
• Conducting media research to expand RWG's media databases.
• Assisting in planning and executing long-term projects (e.g. improving RWG's outreach to new media, organizing and publicizing new educational campaigns, and coordination with RWG members on communication).
• Assisting with drafting letters to the editor, op-eds, and posting comments to online articles and blogs.
• Assist in online advocacy campaign using both traditional and social media.

Qualifications

• Must be a junior or senior undergraduate student or a graduate student in communications, public relations, mass communications or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in social justice issues.
• Strong writing/editing skills and familiarity with journalistic style.
• Ability to perform detail oriented work with accuracy/timeliness.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized, dependable, and able to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work independently.
• Computer literate; proficient with social media platforms, Word, Excel, Power Point, internet searches.
• Preferred proficiency in Spanish (written and spoken).
• Preferred interest in civil liberties, civil rights, and human rights.

How to Apply: Please send a brief writing sample, your resume, and a cover letter explaining why you're interested and how you feel you could contribute to the RWG, to Mitzi Bowen, at mbowen@rightsworkinggroup.org.