Digital Strategy & Public Affairs Fall Paid Internship, GPS Impact (DC)

[Brandon English]

JOB DESCRIPTION – Digital Strategy & Public Affairs Fall Paid Internship, GPS Impact

 

GPS Impact is a full-service public affairs and multimedia advertising agency specializing in providing customized targeted communications programs that get results in today’s digital world. Our DC office is looking for a versatile, hard-working team player to serve as part-time (20 hrs/wk) paid intern. 

 

Duties may include:

• Assisting with GPS client projects.
• Content drafting and management for clients.
• Monitoring media coverage and social media sites and gathering, organizing, and distributing press clips.
• Drafting press materials and making pitch calls.
• Attending meetings as assigned.
• Assisting with email correspondence.
• Assisting with business development leads and follow up.
• Scheduling meetings and preparing meeting materials.
• Assisting with planning and logistics for events.
• Maintaining databases.
• Creating and managing calendars for key internal and external dates.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Dependable and trustworthy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Considers no task to be too small.
• Ability to work well independently and with others.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, research, and administrative skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Majoring in communications, journalism, political science or related field.

·        Genuine interest in public affairs.

·        Dedication to excellent customer service.

·        Experience volunteering on a campaign.

 

To learn more about GPS Impact visit www.gpsimpact.com

 

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to DCj...@gpsimpact.com by Monday, August 6, 2018. We reserve the right to extend the application deadline.