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Online Journalism Internship Who We Are Campaign for America’s Future (along with its sister organization Institute for America’s Future) is a strategy center for the progressive movement -- promoting an agenda to enhance prosperity and opportunity for all Americans. The Campaign for America's Future (CAF) is a center for ideas and action that works to build an enduring majority for progressive change. The Campaign advances a progressive economic agenda and a vision of the future that works for the many, not simply the few. The Campaign is leading the fight for America's priorities – for good jobs and a sustainable economy, and for strengthening the safety net. We focus on kitchen-table concerns such as, retirement security, living wages, strong infrastructure, fair trade and clean energy. For more information, please visit our website at www.OurFuture.org. The Opportunity Campaign for America’s Future (CAF) and Institute for America’s Future (IAF) seek an Online Journalism Intern who is a well-organized, energetic team player with a commitment to and interest in progressive issues. We are looking for a talented and creative undergraduate or graduate student to help us push for an economy that works for working people. Interning with CAF/IAF is a great way to gain real world experience that could lead to a career in issue advocacy, public policy, public relations or many other public interest fields. What You’ll Do o Compose content for use on CAF/IAF web sites o Contribute to online mobilization efforts through social media and various other online outlets o Input data and utilize data from our constituent database o Monitor online activity and buzz surround blog posts and assist in comment moderation o Conduct online research, including media tracking o Assist with front desk/receptionist responsibilities What You’ll Have o Background in journalism, creative writing, or related fields o Knowledge of contemporary political debates and issues o Basic knowledge of HTML o Understanding of online advocacy o Excellent written communication skills o Creativity and attention to detail o Knowledge of basic photo editing software (such as Photoshop) and video editing software preferred o Experience with content management systems a plus To Apply Please mail, email or fax your resume and a cover letter that indicates how you learned of the internship to: Online Journalism Internship Campaign for America’s Future 1825 K Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006 Fax: 202-955-5606 Email: jobs@ourfuture.org The Campaign for America’s Future is an equal opportunity employer