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The News Literacy Project is seeking a Communications Intern who will assist in the development of marketing campaigns, media relations, and communication strategies to support their mission of promoting news literacy among students across the U.S.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include writing promotional content, assisting with media targeting, managing social media posts, conducting market research, and analyzing performance data.

Skills: Ideal candidates should have strong writing and research abilities, excellent communication skills, and a familiarity with various news outlets and marketing strategies.

Qualifications: Candidates pursuing a degree in marketing or communications are preferred; experience with CRMs is a plus, as well as familiarity with the K-12 education system.

Location: This virtual internship can be done from anywhere in the United States, with no office requirements.

Compensation: $15 - $17 / Hourly

Who we are

The News Literacy Project (NLP), founded in 2008, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization building a national movement to ensure that all students are skilled in news literacy before high school graduation, giving them the knowledge and ability to participate in civic society as well-informed, critical thinkers. NLP is the country’s leading provider of news literacy education and works with educators in all 50 states. 

This position is ideal for students pursuing a degree or professionals beginning a career in marketing or communications. It will provide a range of nonprofit experience.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• A strong interest in supporting NLP’s mission.
• News junkie habits, including a familiarity with different types of news outlets – print, online, audio, TV, and news & opinion sites – and a passion for staying informed and up to date.
• Exceptional communication, marketing, research and analytical skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and motivation to learn and grow in the field of marketing and communications.

We’re looking for someone who will hit the ground running with a collegial style of engagement and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Media Relations.

About the role

The main responsibilities for this position include the ability to:

• Apply excellent communication and collaboration skills while assisting with writing and the development of promotional copy for email, web, social media, press releases and other formats.
• Assist with the conceptualization and development of ongoing and new educator marketing campaigns.
• Assist with media targeting and updating Cision/media database and other lists and databases.
• Share important clips with the staff.
• Help maintain an updated newsroom section of the organization’s website.
• Research metropolitan media markets for digital campaign targeting and media pitching.
• Brainstorm story ideas and pitch them to relevant media outlets.
• Write and develop social media posts for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter/X, LinkedIn and others.
• Assist with the writing of opinion pieces and web posts when needed.
• Assist with tracking, recording and analyzing metrics, including email and social media performance data, as well as other administrative needs as required.

About you

In addition to the qualifications noted at earlier, the successful candidate will have all or most of the following:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of emerging and existing promotional strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with CRMs, preferably Every Action, a plus.
• Familiarity with K-12 education system and the ability to understand and empathize with educators teaching in those grades.
• Ability to work well alone and under direct supervision.

Compensation

The position involves a maximum of 25 hours per week and pays $15-$17 per hour. This is a non-exempt position and is not eligible for benefits. This position is virtual; the successful candidate can live anywhere in the United States.

Important Notice for Job Seekers:

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at the News Literacy Project. Please be aware that NLP does not engage the services of external recruiters unless it is explicitly stated in the job announcement. All hiring is conducted directly through our official channels. Communication will come from newslit.org.

If you are contacted by someone claiming to represent News Literacy Project as a recruiter, please be cautious. These individuals are not affiliated with our organization. We encourage you to report any such encounters to us immediately.

For a safe and genuine application process, please apply directly through https://bit.ly/NLPJobs or recognized job portals

To apply, upload a cover letter and a résumé at http://bit.ly/NLPJobs.

The application period closes at 5 p.m. ET on March 24. We hope to hire as quickly as possible for an anticipated start date of May 12. The internship will run through mid-August. 

The News Literacy Project welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. We offer equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons and prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service or other protected status.

We deeply value diversity in the workplace and strongly believe that a diverse team enriches our organization and strengthens our ability to realize our mission (read/print NLP’s Organizational Values [PDF] and Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion [PDF]).