Media internship opening at IEEW
February 2nd, 2010 Posted by admin
Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women
MEDIA INTERN JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Media Intern
Location: Oklahoma City, OK; possibly Dallas, Texas for entire month of June
Stipend: College credit; plus expenses
Date of Position: March 1 – July 2, 2010
Time Commitment: March – May: at least 3 times a week
June 4 – July 2: everyday, including most weekends
(due to conference in Dallas)
How to apply: E-mail resume and cover letter to Becca Colbaugh at bcolbaugh@ieew.org. For any questions, you may call Becca at 405.943.4474
Application due: Feb. 22, 2010
Summary of Position
This position assists the Director of Media relations in all media-related activities, including: writing press releases, newsletters, articles and Web posts, maintaining and updating pages for the Web site, researching media contacts and information for articles, producing and shooting video, designing marketing materials, running social media campaigns, such as Facebook, BlipTV and Twitter accounts for the Institute. The selected intern will also assist other IEEW staff outside of media relations as needed.
Supervisor: Becca Colbaugh
Organization: The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women, a 501(c)3 corporation; Founder, Terry Neese
Duties
- Assist in research and writing of all written materials for the Institute, including but not limited to newsletters, press releases, articles and Web posts.
- Post items to Web site, including the newsletter and PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS student profiles and photos.
- Update Facebook and Twitter accounts with fresh and interesting material, including Web content, links, photos, student profiles, news items relating to PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS, etc.
- Post all student photos to Flickr account.
- Copy edit all written materials.
- Research contact information for reporters in targeted media outlets (nationwide).
- Order back issues of stories published about or relating to the Institute.
Duties for June
- Assist in writing daily recaps during Leadership Development and the International Women’s Economic Summit, which includes interviewing speakers, participants and students.
- Copy edit press releases.
- Responsible for getting photos printed and setting up photo board display.
- Post photos to Flickr on daily basis.
- Assist video production and interviews.
- Assist IEEW wherever needed.
Benefits
The intern will have the opportunity to work for an international non-profit program that has received worldwide recognition and participation from high-profile leaders, such as Mrs. Laura Bush. Student will also have the opportunity to travel to Dallas, Texas, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the month of June. The student will be engaged on an international level, working with women from Afghanistan and Rwanda, as well as business experts, and government leaders, such as Afghanistan Ambassador to the United States Said Jawad and Congressional leadership. Student will learn about how to write effective and meaningful stories and press releases, and how to incorporate social media into everyday media practices.
Qualifications
- Junior or senior in college, senior preferred.
- Strong writing and communication skills. Experience writing for a public relations company, newspaper, the Web or other media outlet is a plus.
- Good organization skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with Wordpress, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Premiere Elements, Flickr and video taping and editing preferred.
- Proficient in Facebook and Twitter, specifically as marketing tools.
- Ability to travel to Dallas, Texas, for the month of June (room and board provided).
