GLAAD's Religion Faith & Values intern will work on the thrilling cutting edge of LGBT advocacy—religion. The GLAAD's RFV intern will research media contacts, draft blog posts, monitor media, expand contact data bases and research the current status of LGBT faith story coverage in mainstream media. The intern will also collaborate with the Director of Religion Faith and Values on other media activities including brainstorming strategic story pitching for high-profile national media outlets, and responding to problematic and defamatory news coverage.
Qualifications
- An extremely positive attitude
- A demonstrated interest in advocacy work around LGBT and progressive issues
- Skills in communication or journalism
- Research and writing skills
- Interest in religion and LGBT issues
- Computer proficiency in word processing, database work, email and Internet research
- Ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines and to be a self-starter
- Creative thinker who is able to work with people of diverse races, ages, ethnicities and sexual identities
- A willingness to learn, grow and be inspired to greatness
PLEASE NOTE: All interns are required to be students attending an institution with courses leading to a degree, certificate or diploma.
Location: New York
15-20 hours per week – 12 week commitment
This internship is UNPAID
Other Notes:
- GLAAD does not have the ability to provide relocation benefits to interested parties.
- GLAAD is a business casual dress environment.
- Candidates MUST be able to pass a criminal background check.
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.
- Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
- This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
- Selections are made as the applicant pool allows and continue until the position is filled.
Mission The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) amplifies the voice of the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively. By ensuring that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media, GLAAD promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality, promotes the fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of combating homophobia and all forms of discrimination based on sexual orientation or identity.
GLAAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
