Media Communications Intern

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Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building legal organization that advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith. Please visit www.adflegal.org/about-us/careers to view our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Distinctives. 

Media Communications Intern

Alliance Defending Freedom is looking for a highly motivated unpaid Media Communications Intern to join is in our Washington, DC Office preferred or from a remote home office to receive school credit. As the Media Communications Intern, you are a vital part of the Media & Advocacy Communications team. In this role, you will report to the Director of Media Relations and will be tasked with assisting the Media Specialists, attending media training sessions with attorneys and clients, and having the opportunity to write pitches. The intern will also assist in other public relations projects and events. This internship provides a great introduction to the public relations world for someone who is considering exploring a career in public relations, policy, or law.

Your Essential Responsibilities:

In this position, you will:

• Attend media training sessions with attorneys and clients
• Assist in drafting media pitches
• Track media interviews; compile media reports
• Assist in creating Media Kits
• Assist in building Press Lists
• Research and flag relevant articles for pitching opportunities
• Summarize news of the day
• Monitor media inbox and the news cycle
• Assist with scheduling media meetings and interviews
• Assist with getting approval on press statements

Other Responsibilities (Non-Essential):

• You will be asked to perform related duties or special projects as assigned.

Skills you need to succeed:

Knowledge of:

• Journalism, public policy, law, government, public relations, or strategic communications

Demonstrated proficiency in:

• Being detail oriented
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal relationship building
• Strong creativity

Ability to:

• Be a team player
• Be flexible with many changing demands
• Work, motivate, and initiate within a team and independently

Education and/or experience:

• Current college student interested in journalism, media, or communications work
• Must receive college credit for the internship
  
  

ental, Vision, 401(k), Paid maternity, Paid paternity, Disability insurance

Last updated on Jan 23, 2025