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Media and Communication Internship, DC
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Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, 20036, United States
Organization:
American Islamic Congress
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Area of Focus:
Community Service and Volunteering, Human Rights and Civil Liberties, Media and Journalism, Peace, War, and Conflict Resolution, Women's Issues
Skill(s):
public relations, public speaking, special events planning, Writing
End date:
December 30, 2009
Last updated:
August 4, 2009
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Language(s):
English
Start date:
August 30, 2009
Last day to apply:
December 1, 2009
Paid or unpaid:
Unpaid
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Description:
Media and Communication Internship:As a Media and Communication Intern, you will support Project Nur in its efforts to build bridges within and between communities by promoting tolerance, responsible leadership, understanding, and the rights of individuals here in the U.S. and abroad. Project Nur implements meaningful cultural, civic, and direct services initiatives. This internship will expose you to the media, communication, and PR functions of an NGO.
Responsibilities:
* Support media outreach efforts of Project Nur: campus newspapers, external newspapers, blog sites
* Draft and edit press releases, and other PR materials for Project Nur
* Work on monthly newsletter
* Research and development of content for Project Nur’s website
* Develop a Project Nur blog
* Maintain and enhance an Officer’s forum for the Project Nur website
* Assist with Project Nur’s Facebook group
* Create and maintain a Project Nur MySpace group
* Research on-campus and external newspapers and blog sites, and maintain database of media entities, journalists, and bloggers
* Work a minimum of 10 hours/week in the DC office.
Qualifications:
* Charismatic, outgoing, and motivated personality with a sense of humor!
* Likes to take initiative, and is creative and dynamic
* Excellent networking, communication, and writing skills
* Ability to work well and coordinate with others
* Good organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and meet deadlines
* Microsoft Word and Excel; Microsoft Publisher and web design preferred
* Background in media and/or journalism preferable
Project Nur is a civic initiative and has no religious agenda.
Application instructions:
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http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Internship/136850-273/c
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