The Nature Conservancy

Media Relations Intern

The Nature Conservancy

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Illinois • Missouri • United States

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Salary

💰 $17 per hour

Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Research and compile targeted media contact lists for print, digital, broadcast, and radio outlets across four Midwest states
  • Identify reporters, editors, producers, freelancers and influencers relevant to our priority topics and pitches
  • Verify and update existing contact information using approved databases, newsroom websites and social platforms
  • Organize contacts into structured, easy-to-navigate spreadsheets or CRM systems
  • Track emerging media outlets, new reporters on beats and shifts in newsroom structures
  • Prepare summaries or insights on media landscape trends across the region
  • Support the Midwest Media Relations team with additional administrative and research tasks as needed

Requirements

  • HS Diploma or equivalent
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program of communications, marketing, or related field, or a recent graduate with a degree in one of these or a related field
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience in research, writing, and editing
  • Close attention to detail
  • Access to a reliable internet connection
  • Currently pursuing or recently graduated with an undergraduate degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field
  • Interest or background in conservation is a plus
  • Midwest location preferred but not required
  • Strong research and online sleuthing skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy with large amounts of information
  • Familiarity with media outlets and basic understanding of how journalism works
  • Experience with media databases (Meltwater, Cision, Muck Rack, etc.) is a plus but not required
Benefits
  • Health care benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
  • Parental leave
  • Accrued paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee assistance program
  • Other life and work well-being benefits
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