International Justice Mission

Communications Internships and Fellowships

International Justice Mission

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: District of Columbia • District of Columbia • United States

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Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Identify and develop stories and news items on IJM programs for HQ materials
  • Check facts and use research skills to help put IJM work into regional and global context
  • Maintain a file containing articles in newspapers and internet of interest
  • Conduct field research and write issue-focused stories to highlight IJM's work
  • Research, compile and analyze information of use for the office in the area of communications
  • Arrange interviews and establish contacts with entities, civil servants and social/media operators
  • Develop documents based on studies, surveys and interviews of information subjects
  • Serve as an internal, entrepreneurial reporter to capture the stories and news items that describe the work of IJM
  • Draft press releases after significant events for local media
  • Create and maintain press release list with local and national newspapers and magazines.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Organizational and administrative skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows strongly preferred
  • Fluency in Spanish required for Latin America offices
  • Three or more years of relevant professional experience and/or a graduate degree
  • Prior work experience in Communications, Media or Public Relations
  • Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Windows XP
  • Experience networking with International and National NGO's, CBO's, faith-based communities, and local government
  • Fluency in Spanish required for Latin America offices.
Benefits
  • As volunteers, interns and fellows receive a monthly stipend to help defray their expenses related to participating in the internship program.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
field researchfact-checkingwritingcommunicationspress release draftingstory developmentinformation analysisinterviewingdocument developmentnetworking
Soft Skills
organizational skillsadministrative skillsattention to detailentrepreneurial mindset
Certifications
Bachelor's degree