Share Email Opening Title Media Affairs Intern  Hiring Manager(s)   Category Internship   Description Posting Number: INT-17-55-20 Department: Communications Salary: $15-17/hour, 35 hours per week, May - September, specific dates negotiable. Position Summary: The media affairs intern will work with the press secretary and other media affairs staff to respond to media requests and craft public remarks and statements to garner earned media that assists the union in realizing its strategic communications goals. Position Responsibilities: Draft press releases, public statements and background memos for review; Track and summarize press clips and public mentions of the union and its officers; Compile and maintain a list of AFT member 'talkers' available for interview by reporters; Assist with reviewing other documents for the communications department as needed; Adhere to AFT style guidelines and to AP or Chicago guidelines (depending on the materials); Work closely with editors, digital staff, designers, and other staff across the department on projects as needed; Other duties as assigned.   Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to write crisp copy for publication under deadline pressure; Outstanding attention to detail and ability to multitask; Knowledge of and interest in print, online and broadcast media; Interest in education, healthcare, and labor movement issues; Familiarity with AFT issues and/or its affiliates is a plus; Experience in activism and organizing is a plus; Experience in journalism and the media is a plus; Studying a bachelor’s or graduate degree in a related field preferred including journalism, the humanities, or public policy.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Work Environment Work is performed in an office environment.   Position   Close Date   Created By   Position Media Affairs Intern   Close Date   Created By Donna Kimbrue   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Open Date 3/12/2020   Location Headquarters, Washington, DC   About the Organization The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.   EOE Statement The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do. The AFT believes that a culturally diverse workforce advances our mission and we strongly encourage applications from under-represented communities of workers.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://AmericanFederationofTeachers.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Senior Associate, AFT Higher Education in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] Assistant Director, AFT Higher Education in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] National Representative I-IV in N/A, N/A Posted on: 2/28/2024 [Apply Now] Administrative Assistant, AFT Public Employees in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] File Processing Coordinator in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now]

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