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Outreach, Community Organizing / Visibility Intern
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Location:
New York, New York, 10013, United States
Organization:
Democracy Now! Productions
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Area of Focus:
Community Development, Media and Journalism
Start date:
January 10, 2010
Last day to apply:
January 10, 2010
Paid or unpaid:
Unpaid
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Language(s):
English
End date:
May 15, 2010
Last updated:
October 30, 2009
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Description:
Democracy Now! is an award-winning, non-commercial, daily radio/TV news hour. Pioneering the largest public media collaboration in the U.S. and broadcasting on over 800 stations, we are one of the fastest growing programs in public broadcasting.
We are looking for an intern for the following position for winter/spring 2010.
General information:We require a minimum of two months commitment, for 15-20 hours per week. Positions are based in our downtown Manhattan office. Internships are unpaid,but academic credit can be arranged. A lunch stipend is provided.
Position Title: Outreach, Community
Organizing / Visibility
Position Overview
Internship Job Description:
The Outreach, Community Organizing / Visibility Intern will assist Democracy Now! outreach staff in coordinating efforts to increase awareness about the Democracy Now! TV and radio broadcasts in the NYC area as well as around the US.
Duties:
• Communicate with Democracy Now! supporters and activists via email,phone and in person
• Help develop, produce and disseminate publicity materials
• Research outreach opportunities in NYC and coordinate logistics to enable Democracy Now! volunteers to engage in these opportunities
• Respond to first contacts from volunteers who are interested in outreach
• Contribute to ongoing effort to improve communication with volunteers and activists
• Foster alliance-building and networking amongst Democracy Now!supporters and other like-minded groups and organizations
• Help create systems for logging and evaluating visibility activities
Qualifications:
• Interest in/understanding of issues of independent media, media reform,and social and economic justice
• Experience with grassroots organizing and activism
• Familiarity with Democracy Now!
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative, as well as be apart of a team
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Familiarity with MS Word and internet research a must; experience with Mac computers, MS Excel, Filemaker Pro and Photoshop a plus
Application instructions:
To apply:
Send a cover letter and resume via email to admin@democracynow.org with subject header INTERN. Please tell us why you would be a good match for this internship. As we have several internship positions open, please specify which position you are applying for.
Interviews and positions will be filled on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to apply early. Begin and end dates for the internships are flexible.
Contact information:
Neil Shibata
Volunteer/Intern Coordinator
Democracy Now!
207 W. 25th St., Floor 11
New York, NY 10001
Email: admin@democracynow.org
Web: http://www.democracynow.org
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