INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

We are now recruiting!

As an intern at the Women’s Media Center, you will benefit from:

1. First-hand experience in a non-profit media advocacy organization
2. Inclusion in our network and exposure to many women’s organizations
3. Involvement with important and interesting events & leaders
4. Opportunities to observe media trainings

Gain valuable experience with an influential and dynamic organization. Internships will start immediately and run until September 2010. 

We are happy to work with your professor for credit, if applicable.

MEET OUR CURRENT INTERNS

Application Instructions

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The Women's Media Center is looking for interns who are excited about our mission. In your cover letter, please describe your interest in contemporary women’s issues; how this interest is demonstrated in your past experience and how you would like to expand upon it with Women’s Media Center.  In addition, please advise us on your availability for the summer term.  As we are a dynamic media organization, flexible availability and a commitment to get the job done is a must!

Mulitmedia Intern
Available immediately

Responsibilities of the Multimedia Intern:
• Assist with production set-up & filming
• Set up A/V needs for presentations
• Assist with distribution of video campaigns
• Assist updating the WMC website, blog, and social media sites
• Research graphics and footage for video campaigns
• Manage A/V inventory
• Import and log video footage
• Edit audio & video
• Coordinate collecting media clips from WMC experts (for media reels)
• Set TiVo, capture media appearances, and coordinate clips as needed

Required:
• Proactive, productive and creative
• Ability to communicate project scope, timeframe and progress to non-technical staff
• Ability to think critically and independently, to multitask and determine priority projects/assignments
• Self-starter who can work independently and has a desire to learn new skills, strong sense of teamwork and collaboration
• Experience building out internet based campaigns in a fast-paced environment, particularly for political organizing or issue advocacy
• Internet savvy, experience using Twitter and Facebook to promote video
• *Preferred: Experience editing video in Final Cut Pro
• *Optional: Experience with CRM software (Democracy in Action experience a plus)

 Flexible availability is required, with occasional evenings and weekends for events.

Click here to apply for the Multimedia Internship **Subject line must say:  "Multimedia Internship Application," and your email must include resume and cover letter.**

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Communications Intern
Available immediately

The Communications Intern assists the Communications Director and is an integral part of our team. The ideal candidate is energized to work with a progressive organization that is amplifying women’s voices and changing the conversation. You are media-savvy and understand the nature of activism: an important advocacy campaign can spring up at any moment and we need to rally supporters to the cause. You will be a creative thinker and punchy writer, ready to bring new ideas to the Women’s Media Center, and offer enthusiasm and commitment to our mission and the tasks required. You will also assist with the tracking media coverage of our Progressive Women’s Voices alumnae and SheSource experts, editing media success updates, writing for our blog, updating our social media sites, online research, researching media requests (Cision), email blasts (DIA), and assisting with contact management (Democracy In Action, Outlook). Experience integrating communications strategy with online platforms, experience with video distribution, cross-posting and Google Analytics is a plus. Candidates should also proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & Outlook, have good clerical skills, and pay excellent attention to detail. You must also demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills, an ability to manage multiple tasks, to meet deadlines, and a demonstrated commitment to team work.

Flexible availability is required, including some weekend work on Facebook and Twitter to break news and provide campaign updates.

Click here to apply for the Communications Internship **Subject line must say:  "Communications Internship Application," and your email must include resume and cover letter.**

Executive Office Intern
Available immediately

The Executive Intern assists the President with special projects and day-to-day operations, including the following tasks: scheduling meetings and appointments, and booking travel, assisting with the President's communications, performing internet research on women's issues, and assisting with the project management of special events. Enthusiasm and attention to detail and accuracy are critical requirements.

The ideal candidate is familiar with Microsoft Office and has excellent written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, while possessing the ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines. A demonstrated commitment to team work is essential. Reliability and punctuality are a must and an ability to be both a self-starter and a team member.

Flexible availability is required, with occasional evenings and weekends for events.

Click here to apply for the Executive Office Internship **Subject line must say:  "Executive Office Internship Application," and your email must include resume and cover letter.**

Web Intern
Available immediately

The Web Intern assists the Communications Director in maintaining and updating content on the Women's Media Center websites.  The intern works closely with new media, design and campaign staff to develop web features and enhance existing functionality.  She or he will tweak existing site design and evaluate website for future redesign, manage the integration of third-party site components into our web design, and assist with technical issues as needed.  The Web Intern will also prepare, coordinate, and post online graphic and textual communcations materials.

Required:
• Knowledge of some or all of the following: Wordpress, Joomla, Google Analytics, Macromedia Studio, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, CSS and web development standards
• Experience with management of CMS-powered websites (Joomla experience a plus)
• Experience with CRM software (Democracy in Action experience a plus)
• Ability to communicate project scope, timeframe and progress to non-technical staff
• Ability to think critically and independently, to multitask and determine priority projects/assignments
• Self-starter who can work independently and has a desire to learn new skills, strong sense of teamwork and collaboration
• Experience building out internet based campaigns in a fast-paced environment, particularly for political organizing or issue advocacy
• Proactive, productive and creative

Flexible availability and a commitment to get the job done is a must.

Click here to apply for the Web Internship **Subject line must say:  "Web Internship Application," and your email must include resume and cover letter.**

SheSource Intern
Available immediately

The WMC SheSource Media Intern assists the Communications Director in the day to day management of SheSource, the WMC's online database of women experts (please visit www.shesource.org to learn more). The intern serves as a liaison to our experts, so excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor are important. Primary responsibilities include: editing news brief, matching experts to headlines of the day, web editing (Contribute), researching media requests (Cision), contact management (DIA, Outlook), compiling and distributing email blasts (MailList King), and conducting online research and regular outreach to experts.  The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & Outlook and have an interest in media. In addition, candidates must be Internet savvy, have good clerical skills, and pay excellent attention to detail. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills, an ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines, and a demonstrated commitment to team work.  Candidate must be available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. 

Flexible availability is required.

Scholarship Stipends Available for SheSource Internship! 
In our commitment to amplifying the voices of ALL women, the WMC offers a limited number of scholarship stipends.  If you are interested please submit, apart from your cover letter, a 400 word statement describing your financial reasons for applying.   Stipends will be awarded to those with demonstrated need.

Click here to apply for theSheSource Internship **Subject line must say:  "SheSource Internship Application," and your email must include resume and cover letter.**

Development Intern
Available immediately

The Development Intern assists the Development Director with special projects and day-to-day operations, including the following tasks: database management (Gift Works and Democracy in Action), assisting with mailings, performing internet research, preparing, cultivating and soliciting donors and sponsors, creating and implementing online and direct mail campaigns, preparing information for the management and application of foundation grants, and assisting with the project management of special events. Attention to detail and accuracy are critical requirements. The Intern is creative and is able to think of compelling ways to promote the WMC. The ideal candidate is familiar with Microsoft Office and has excellent written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, while possessing the ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines. A demonstrated commitment to team work is essential. Reliability and punctuality are a must and an ability to be both a self-starter and a team member. Familiarity with Democracy in Action (DIA) is a plus.

Flexible availability is required, with occasional evenings and weekends for events.

Click here to apply for the Development Internship **Subject line must say:  "Development Internship Application," and your email must include resume and cover letter.**

*volunteer opportunities

The WMC offers volunteer opportunities. Please contact michaela@womensmediacenter.com for more information.