Communications/Multimedia Intern

COMMUNICATIONS / MULTIMEDIA INTERNSHIP

The Chief of Strategic Communications is seeking a communications/multimedia intern who is full of creative ideas and eager to contribute on a large scale. The intern will assist with tasks related to public relations, marketing, and interagency coordination. Applicants must have excellent writing skills, demonstrate creativity, and understand the importance of clear, consistent communication.

Primary Duties

• Assist with promoting regional understanding of US policy and also US interagency awareness of the Center’s activities, expertise, and impact.
• Creating, curating, and monitoring social media content.
• Writing and providing content for promotional materials, such as web articles, newsletters, and press releases.
• Designing promotional products and developing messaging themes and materials.
• Proofing materials for accuracy, consistency, clarity, style, grammar, etc.

Required Skills

• A background in international relations, journalism, communications, or marketing.
• A solid understanding of social media.
• Detail oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Spanish language skills desired, but not required.
• Experience with graphic design tools preferred, but not required.

The Fine Print

Academic Credit

Interns may receive academic credit for their work at the Perry Center. Interns must make arrangements with their academic institution and provide the Perry Center with the necessary paperwork.

Time Commitment

At least 20 hours per week. We understand that interns may have other commitments, such as academic coursework and paid employment. The Perry Center tries to be very flexible with scheduling issues. Please keep in mind, however, that we favor interns who can regularly commit at least 20 hours/week).

Compensation

Internships at the Perry Center are unpaid.

How to Apply

Send a resume, cover letter, academic transcript, and a short writing sample (3-5 pages) to our intern coordinator at [email protected]. Please indicate for which type of internship you wish to apply, as well as your work availability and research interests, if applicable.

Perry Center internships are usually available three times a year. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, though the most successful applicants will have submitted their application materials prior to the following dates:

• Summer (May/June to August): April 15
• Fall (September to December): August 15
• Spring (January to May): November 15th

If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to the address mentioned above.