Intern, Public & Media Relations (Fall 2026)

Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

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Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive media relations and press-materials work for a social-justice nonprofit, with a focus on rapid-response and diverse collaboration.

  • Own drafting and distributing press content and managing media outreach for multiple channels.
  • Must-have: Senior or graduate student in communications/public relations or related advocacy program with strong writing skills.
  • Standout: Experience coordinating spokesperson training and maintaining cross-outlet media relationships.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Draft and distribute a variety of press materials, such as press releases, media advisories, op-eds, letters to the editor, key messages, talking points and related content for internal and external organizational projects.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with regional and national news outlets, track breaking news on key issues, and assist with rapid-response communication strategies.
  • Book organizational experts for print, radio, podcasts, and TV, handle daily press inquiries, manage media events, and provide support on tasks like spokesperson training and interview coaching to highlight the organization’s work.
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to plan messaging that aligns with the organization’s goals and participate in meetings to stay up to date on media strategy needs.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.
  • Uphold our JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners that can deliver genuine, authentic and impactful work while ensuring their contributions are directed towards the shared mission, vision and values of the Center and department’s goals.
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Southern Poverty Law Center

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The SPLC is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people.We focus our legal, advocacy, and public education efforts on four major areas representing some of the most significant challenges facing the South and beyond: protecting voting rights and civic engagement; eradicating poverty in our Southern communities; dismantling white nationalism and protecting democracy; and decriminalizing and decarcerating Black and Brown people.

Founded in 1971
Montgomery, Alabama, USA
356 employees (44 in marketing)
13% recommend to a friend
9% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
599.7K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$11K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
46.4%
Direct
41.4%
Referral
7%
Social
4.6%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~356

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
35 (10% of company)
Median Career Experience
24 years
Median Tenure
11.6 years

Funding

Total Funding
$400K
Last Raise
$400K
Grant, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2022
    Grant • $400K

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