Reports To: Senior Communications Coordinator, Alliance for Securing Democracy
Job Summary:
The Alliance for Securing Democracy is seeking a summer communications intern to assist with ASD’s public outreach efforts. The intern will support the head of external affairs and communications coordinator in implementing ASD’s communications strategy by drafting materials for the media, creating social media content, and identifying new outreach opportunities.
Interns will benefit from exposure to GMF’s network and will gain valuable press outreach and social media experience. During COVID-19, all internships will be on a remote, work-from-home basis.
Internships are paid through a $500 monthly stipend and offer an ideal opportunity to acquire substantive professional experience for those interested in a career in political communications.
Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Compiling daily news round-up emails for internal consumption.
• Drafting materials for members of the press.
• Creating content for social media.
• Working with the communications coordinator to grow ASD’s social media presence on Twitter and Facebook.
• Helping expand a database of press contacts.
• Copyediting blog posts and reports.
• Supporting ASD’s website redesign as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Strong interest in authoritarian efforts to undermine democracy, national security, disinformation, and U.S.-Russia/China relations.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Comfortable multi-tasking and working independently.
• Incoming junior or senior, graduate student, or recent graduate pursuing a degree in public relations, journalism, communications, international relations, or a related field.
• Previous experience in a media outlet, public relations firm, think tank, NGO, government body, or similar organization an asset.
• Graphic design skills an asset.
• Interns must be located in and eligible to work in the United States.

Start and Length of Internship:

• Preferred starting date: May 2, 2022
• Preferred end date: August 2022
• Preferred time commitment: 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday between 9 AM to 5 PM (EST preferred).

GMF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Internship