Making Women Visible And Powerful In The Media
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INTERNSHIP
WMC INTERNSHIPS
Join the Women’s Media Center in making women visible and powerful in the media! The WMC seeks skilled interns with a commitment to our mission and progressive women’s issues to assist in our programs. Ideal candidates will be familiar with Microsoft Office and have 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 ...READ MORE
plus. Schedule can be flexible, but must be able to commit to 25 hours a week during normal business hours. We offer a weekly stipend and are happy to work with your professor for credit as these positions are ideal for undergraduate students. 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
This position has been filled for the Spring Semester.
MEET OUR CURRENT INTERNS
Through our Internship program, the Women’s Media Center continues to support women in their professional development. They are an integral part of our programmatic work, and it is with their support that we are able to accomplish as much as we do ...READ MORE
Michaela Monahan
Originally from northern Massachusetts, Michaela graduated from Colgate University with a B.A. in Women’s Studies and French. During her time at Colgate, Michaela was inspired by her studies, her peers and her professors to get involved in women’s advocacy on campus.
She gained experience in fundraising as the head of the Colgate Cooking Club, which she led in a philanthropic direction, positioning the club as a resource to raise money for local charities. She has recently returned to the U.S. from working overseas for a year, and is very excited about interning at the Women’s Media Center.
Catherine Epstein
Originally from Massachusetts, Catherine moved to New York in 2008 to intern with WNYC's Studio 360, where she subsequently worked as a production assistant. She spent the spring in San Francisco with OutLoud Radio, working with LGBT and allied youth to produce audio stories based on their experiences.
Catherine's passion for media education began in Cape Town, South Africa, where she co-designed and taught a curriculum on media and journalism to high school students in the townships. In Austin, Texas, she interned at Badgerdog Literary Publishing, an organization that provides creative writing programs to public schools and publishes the journal American Short Fiction, for which Catherine remains a reader. She earned her Bachelor of the Arts in English Literature at Vassar College, where her senior thesis focused on censored books in American public schools.
Catherine's passion for media education began in Cape Town, South Africa, where she co-designed and taught a curriculum on media and journalism to high school students in the townships. In Austin, Texas, she interned at Badgerdog Literary Publishing, an organization that provides creative writing programs to public schools and publishes the journal American Short Fiction, for which Catherine remains a reader. She earned her Bachelor of the Arts in English Literature at Vassar College, where her senior thesis focused on censored books in American public schools.
Tahira Pierre-Cadet
Tahira is a junior and media major at Hunter College. As a hopeful progressive woman in the media, she feels a personal interest to promote the advancement and exposure of women in the vast field of media and communications. She began this particular task at Hunter College with her organization of many events that allow for the voices of underrepresented women and minorities to be heard at poetry slams and lecture series. She is very much involved in many organizations such as the Hunter College Undergraduate Student Government as Sophomore Senator, and dedicated member of the Hunter College Caribbean Student Union. In addition, Tahira has contributed to the many of Hunter’s publications. Her most talked about article is, Mr. Feminist, a profile of the male feminist and former Vice President of the Hunter College Women’s Rights Coalition. It was published in the Hunter newspaper, The Envoy.
Tahira is an American born of West Indian Heritage with hopes of one day displaying to the world that big things can come from small islands. Hopefully giving hope to others who come from small towns or islands to let go of their limitations and expand their goals.
application instructions
Media Intern
The WMC Media Intern assists the Media Director & Media Manager. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & Outlook and have an interest in ...READ MORE
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. A minimum commitment of 25 hours per week is required.
The WMC Media Intern assists the Media Director & Manager with the tracking media coverage of our Progressive Women’s Voices alumnae and SheSource experts, editing media success updates, writing for the WMC blog, updating the WMC’s social media sites, online research, researching media requests (Cision), email blasts (DIA), and assisting with contact mgmt (DIA, Outlook). This position runs from November 1, 2009 until June 1, 2009.
This position has been filled for the Fall Semester.
Click here to apply for the Media Internship **Subject line must say: Progressive Women's Voices Media Internship Application, and your email must include resume and cover letter.**
Fundraising and Development Intern
This position requires an energetic Development Intern to assist the Development Officer with special projects and day-to-day operations, including the following ...READ MORE
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.
The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, & Publisher; have an interest in non-profits & fundraising. In addition, candidates must be Internet savvy, have good clerical skills, and pay excellent attention to detail. Strong writing skills in the style of marketing communication is preferred. Graphic design skills and expertise is also a plus. Previous development experience or fundraising activity strongly preferred.
Click here to apply for the Fundraising and Development Internship **Subject line must say: Fundraising and Development Internship Application, and your email must include resume and cover letter.**
NOTE: We are accepting applications on a rolling basis but encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
*volunteer opportunities
The WMC offers volunteer opportunities. Please contact rachell@womensmediacenter.com for more information.