Communications Internships and Fellowships

Role Overview

• Identify and develop stories and news items on IJM programs for HQ materials
• Check facts and use research skills to help put IJM work into regional and global context
• Maintain a file containing articles in newspapers and internet of interest
• Conduct field research and write issue-focused stories to highlight IJM's work
• Research, compile and analyze information of use for the office in the area of communications
• Arrange interviews and establish contacts with entities, civil servants and social/media operators
• Develop documents based on studies, surveys and interviews of information subjects
• Serve as an internal, entrepreneurial reporter to capture the stories and news items that describe the work of IJM
• Draft press releases after significant events for local media
• Create and maintain press release list with local and national newspapers and magazines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Organizational and administrative skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows strongly preferred
• Fluency in Spanish required for Latin America offices
• Three or more years of relevant professional experience and/or a graduate degree
• Prior work experience in Communications, Media or Public Relations
• Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Windows XP
• Experience networking with International and National NGO's, CBO's, faith-based communities, and local government
• Fluency in Spanish required for Latin America offices.

Benefits

• As volunteers, interns and fellows receive a monthly stipend to help defray their expenses related to participating in the internship program.