Intern, Communications & Public Affairs
Global Strategy Group
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • District of Columbia • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $20 per hour
Job Level
About the role
- Prepare written materials for advocacy campaigns and grassroots logistics, including database maintenance, press releases, FAQ sheets, draft letters, statements, memos, etc.
- Closely monitor events in the news, compile press lists, and perform background research for current and potential clients
- Cover press events and public hearings (including, but not limited to, community board meetings), as well as assist in public event coordination
- Help manage canvassing and direct community outreach
- Assist with digital advertising and social media campaigns
Requirements
- You are motivated & responsible, a natural self-starter, and someone who can execute strong work with minimal direction.
- You have excellent writing, research, and communication skills, in addition to general office administrative skills, and can work quickly and efficiently.
- You are proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, operating in an Outlook & PC world.
- You are familiar with social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other cutting-edge outlets, and have a sense of best practices within these spaces.
- You have a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
- You are comfortable talking on the phone with vendors, colleagues, media, and community stakeholders. You're ready to reach out to a complete stranger and get the necessary message across!
- You have some bonus tools in your back pocket, such as knowledge of media & politics, familiarity of social media monitoring and media database tools, and maybe even Photoshop or design skills! These are not required, but certainly a plus.
- You are a rising senior or recent graduate
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
writingresearchcommunicationdatabase maintenancedigital advertisingsocial media campaignsevent coordinationcanvassingoffice administrative skillsmedia monitoring
Soft Skills
motivatedresponsibleself-starterstrong work ethicprofessionalismefficientcomfortable communicatingoutreachteam collaborationadaptability