Responsibilities

• Researching Arizona’s traditional and new media landscape as it relates to issue priorities
• Tracking current events pertinent to the organization’s agenda
• Tracking media coverage of ACLU issues and initiatives
• Contributing to the production of social media, including short form writing, graphics, and video
• Updating the ACLU of Arizona’s website
• Assisting with communications campaigns, public education initiatives, and other projects by conducting research, drafting outlines, building lists, and supporting the distribution of materials
• Performing other duties integral to the ACLU of Arizona’s mission

Requirements

• College students studying graphic design, digital media, marketing, journalism, communications, mass media, or advertising, or recent graduates of related programs are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent research, writing and communications skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
• Applicants must be computer savvy, preferably having a familiarity with Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, video editing, and website content management systems.
• Demonstration of news gathering and show an aptitude for visual and written storytelling.
• Enthusiastic, creative, and has the ability to work independently.
• An interest in political science, civic engagement, communication and media relations, nonprofit advocacy, and current events.
• Commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, social justice, and to the mission of the ACLU of Arizona.