Spring 2027 Undergraduate Intern, Communications and Marketing

New York City, NY (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New Grad1+ years expPart time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the core day-to-day communications work, including drafting materials, building media lists, pitching campaigns, and monitoring trends while shaping research-informed, multi-channel plans.

Draft press materials, blogs, social content, and talking points
Build and maintain media lists and pitch outlets
Monitor news trends and contribute to research for campaigns

Job Description

Responsibilities

Contribute to the day-to-day functions of the communications department, including writing internal and external-facing materials such as press releases, talking points, social media posts, blogs, digital content, and media advisories
Build media expertise by researching and building lists of key reporters, editors, producers, and bookers from a wide array of national and local publications
Help increase coverage of ACLU issues and messages by crafting and sending pitches to news media on ACLU campaigns and projects
Monitor news and media trends, including tracking press clips
Engage in research projects that can help inform multi-faceted communications plans, which include goals, audiences, messaging, and media relations strategies

Requirements

Completion of at least the first year of an undergraduate degree in communications, public relations, journalism, political science, or a related field
At least one semester (or equivalent) internship or work experience in the following areas: journalism, public relations, communications
Experience drafting press releases, blogs, social media posts, or other digital content strongly preferred
Exceptional writing and editing skills
Avid news reader; familiarity with news media and online platforms, as well as the latest trends in media
Familiarity with best practices in communications and public relations
Familiarity with Associated Press style or media relations software such as Cision or Meltwater is a plus

Preferred

Familiarity with Associated Press style or media relations software such as Cision or Meltwater is a plus

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$85K/yr

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