Hiring: Communications & Advocacy Intern
Ali Javery
Job Summary: Are you creative? Self-motivated? Are you interested in promoting progressive ideologies? Do you value economic and social justice? Do you want to learn the communication tools necessary to make change happen?
If you answered yes to some or all of those questions, keep reading.
We are Harta Communications, a progressive, values-first, full-service start up communications firm and we’re seeking an intern to help amplify the voices of our clients and make the world a better place. We are looking for a self-starter who can scope out new ideas on how to craft stories, pitch reporters, and write compelling pieces.
This position can be either part or full time and will earn a salary of 15 dollars per hour. This position is based in Washington D.C.
The job:
Assist with press relations including writing, proofreading, copying, and distributing press materials (press releases, media advisories, fact sheets, follow-up letters, etc.)
Research various media outlets for story angles and placement ideas
Build and maintain media lists for various client projects
Provide communications and social media support to integrated issue campaigns
Compile analytics reports
Conduct issue-based research
Maintaining office Twitter account
Other duties as assigned
About you:
Currently a student
Committed to progressive values, causes, and politics
Interested in media relations and strategic communications
Experience with media contact databases, such as Cision, and organizing tools, like Action Network
Experience with managing online communities through social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Documents
To Apply
Please send an email to a...@hartacommunications.com with your resume, a cover letter and a brief writing sample. Writing sample can be a press release, opinion piece, advocacy email or other relevant written piece (think essay from a Government or Poli Sci class).
This internship posting is for the Spring semester– applications are due on August 13th at 11:59 PM ET.
About Us:
Harta Communications is a full-service, progressive, values-first communications and political strategy firm working with candidates, causes and coalitions to create meaningful social change. We specialize in crisis operations, strategic planning, digital engagement, rapid response, media relations and coalition building. Our deep experience and ties within the progressive community and movement give us the leverage to move your campaigns forward through grassroots and systemic strategies. We envision a country and world governed by principles of social and economic justice – and have a plan to achieve it.