Responsibilities

• Tracking and summarizing media coverage, compiling quotes citing EWG.
• Researching and writing articles for EWG’s website.
• Researching media outlets and reporters that might be interested in covering EWG’s research.
• Monitoring topics from EWG and other environmental outlets that reporters and academics are talking about on social media.
• Drafting social media content about various topics for BlueSky and X (formerly Twitter).
• Supporting press events in DC and virtually, such as Zoom news briefings.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled student who has completed at least one year of coursework at an accredited college or university and is in good academic standing.
• Strong writing skills. A background in writing, from class or previous internships, is ideal.
• Ability to multi-task, work efficiently and independently.
• Interest in any/all of the following: environmental issues, public health, media relations, and/or science communication.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• A passion for or curiosity about mission-driven, public-interest advocacy work.

Preferred

• Familiarity with Google Docs and Google Sheets.
• Ability to quickly learn to use online media databases.
• Demonstrated experience working on deadline.
• Prior experience or coursework related to journalism, communications, social media, or advocacy strongly preferred .