1) The American Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation seek a Summer 2013 Intern, Promotions & Programs (pdf) to help further AvHF’s academic cooperation between top-notch researchers and other professionals from abroad and from Germany – read up on the famed explorer and current namesake and apply by May 17
2) Fellowship opportunities available with Cultural Tourism DC, a coalition of more than 250 arts, heritage, cultural, and community organizations: Development Fellow – Marketing & Communications Fellow – Heritage & Community Programs Fellow
3) Just Vision, a nonprofit organization that informs local and international audiences about Palestinian and Israeli civilian efforts to resolve their conflict, seeks Media & Public Engagement Manager – also available: Internships in DC & New York
4) MSL Group seeks Senior Account Exec to join their healthcare practice – winning hire will have 4+ years of experience in PR in the healthcare practice of an agency, corporate in-house, or at an organization focused on healthcare and/or health policy; and/or experience as a health care journalist.
5-7) Pew Research Center
- Senior Manager, Strategic Planning
- Intern supporting PRC’s People & the Press program – apply today, May 13
- Researcher/Research Methodologist positions also available
9) United Nations Foundation – Internships: Business Services & Contracts – Information Technology – Nothing But Nets – mHealth Alliance – Women, Girls & Population/Reproductive Health – $10/hr – apply by May 19
10) American Association of Airport Executives – Chief Executive Officer – apply by June 7
11-12) Americans for the Arts
13) Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses – Chief Executive Officer
14-17) Atlantic Media
- Associate Editor, Events Channel
- Associate Editor, Defense for Government Executive
- Strategic Research Analyst
- Designer – event, digital & print channels
19) City of Manassas Public Schools – Public Communications Coordinator – $82k – apply by May 15
20-21) Conservation International
- Coordinator, Marine Climate Change
- Internships: Writer Editor – Field Program Manager – Photo
23-24) Education Trust
25) Energy Action Coalition – Communications Coordinator
26-27) Gannett/USA Today
- Regional Correspondent, Washington DC Bureau
- Graphic Design Intern, Travel Media Group – while description includes this term info: approximately 3-4 months, starting mid-January 2013, this position was reposted to the Gannett career page (search Virginia location) on May 11
29-30) George Washington University
- Research & Editorial Assistant
- Senior Director of International Fundraising, Eurasia & Latin America
32) The Hollings Center for International Dialogue – Executive Director – apply by May 24
33) Lockheed Martin – Public Relations & Communications Representative
34) Mystery national medical society – Government Relations Assistant – $33k-$38k
35) Public Affairs Council – Internships
36) Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights – Development Manager
37-38) Smithsonian Institution
- Associate Gift Registrar (pdf) – apply by June 7
- Director of Advancement, National Portrait Gallery (pdf) – apply by June 30 (as noted here)
40-41) Woodberry Forest School – Woodberry Forest (near Orange, if that helps), Va.
42) World Bank – Online Communications Officer supporting the Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Network – apply by May 16
43) … and, finally – we just think that this New York-based External Relations Officer post with the International Rescue Committee sounds kind of exciting, as you’ll be supporting the essential work of IRC’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit as they help meet the immediate survival needs and reduce suffering in conflict or disaster-affected populations during the acute phase of an emergency.
Spectrum - Public Relations Intern
ReplyDeleteSpectrum is a full-service communications agency that specializes in science and health. Founded in 1996, Spectrum brings over a decade of outstanding results in media and public relations, public affairs, advocacy and regulatory affairs, branding, and digital communications. Our team of science, health, and communications experts works in collaboration to help ensure our clients' success. We strongly encourage people who are self-motivated, with excellent oral and written communication skills and an inquisitive nature, to apply. Spectrum Science Communications is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in our workforce. EOE.
Positions Overview:
Spectrum is currently seeking undergraduate and graduate students for the summer semester who are interested in gaining first-hand experience in health care communications, digital strategy and marketing. Intern candidates are preferred to be of a Junior status or above. The Public Relations intern should have a background in public relations, communications, journalism, and/or other health-related studies and the Digital intern should possess a background in communications/digital public relations and knowledge/interest in social media.
Additional Responsibilities and Skills of a Public Relations Intern:
Responsibilities:
• Conduct morning media monitoring of major news outlets
• Perform media audits and research competitive landscapes for clients
• Manage internal publication system
• Provide account research and support
• Attend account team meetings
• Conduct outreach to media outlets
• Monitor major web and print publications for significant coverage
• Participate in internal strategy sessions
• Develop press materials and contact lists
• Leverage traditional and niche media for targeted audiences
• Manage and execute development of intern final new business or marketing project
• Conduct minimal administrative tasks
Required Skills:
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 2003 or later
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Possess ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail
• Capacity to work individually or in team atmosphere
• Dependable
• Hardworking
• Able to conduct media outreach
• Interpersonal skills
Preferred Skills:
• Cision
• Factiva
• Lexis Nexis
• Follow healthcare trending topics
• Working knowledge of social media platforms
For more information about our internship program, please visit:
http://www.spectrumscience.com/work-here/
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
internships@spectrumscience.com