Summer 2019 Communications & Digital Media Internship

ACD’s Communications team educates the community about the organization's mission, initiatives, and services; advocates for issues important to our client community; supports the legal work of ACD’s staff; provides a platform for our clients to share their stories on their terms; coordinates local, national, and international media relationships; and supports the marketing and fundraising efforts of ACD’s Development team. ACD’s media advocacy has been instrumental in exposing injustice, countering misrepresentation and distortion of poor people and people of color in mainstream media narratives, and impacting community conversation on issues impacting our region.

ArchCity Defenders is looking for a communications and digital media intern to join its dynamic and innovative communications team. The intern will produce and design content for ACD’s website, social media channels, and various digital and print materials; and monitor and track earned news media and social media analytics.

Communications interns function as a part of an interdisciplinary team and coordinate with attorneys and staff to support ACD’s mission and expand our reach. A successful intern needs to be assertive, independent, persistent, empathetic, proactive, and flexible. They will need to take initiative, use problem-solving skills, and become a strong advocate for themselves and others.

RESPONSIBILITIES
● Present innovative communications/media ideas
● Create written content and take pictures for print publications, events, and marketing collateral
materials
● Create written content, take pictures, and produce videos for ACD’s website and social media
channels
● Update website with various content (WordPress)
● Develop weekly summary reports for Communications Director
● Track earned news media clips (radio, online, print, television)
● Monitor and track Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram analytics
● Conduct issue and policy research on social, legal, racial and/or economic issues
● Attend communications update meetings as needed
● Support the mission of ACD and work with staff to support that mission through
communications services
● Any other duties as assigned to help the Communications team do its best work

Press Intern

The New York City Comptroller’s Office is seeking a Press Intern for its fast-paced, deadline-driven communications team. Press Office staff serve as the Comptroller's official spokespeople, arrange press conferences and interviews, write background documents, and handle communications for the office. Some exposure to and/or familiarity with communications/press office operations is preferred and so is the ability to work well under time constraints. Most importantly, we are looking for exceptional people with an unwavering willingness to work hard, accept challenges and learn. This role is perfect for communications or public policy major looking to build their experience and exposure in a fast-paced press office.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain the internal press calendar;

• Support press staff for announcements/press conferences;

• Compile clips email;

• Draft first round of “lower priority” press releases, eblasts, and advisories;

• Monitor social media/draft tweets; and,

• Perform other related assignments as may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program.

PREFERRED SKILLS IN ADDITION TO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful candidates will have excellent communication and research skills and relevant education and experience;

• Must demonstrate responsiveness, reliability, and be able to handle several projects simultaneously in a fast paced and deadline-driven environment;

• Exposure/familiarity with cutting-edge social media techniques is strongly preferred, as is familiarity with programs like Photoshop and InDesign. Photography and graphic design skills are a plus;

• Excellent writing, editing, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills (includes Microsoft Office Suite proficiency) expected.

We appreciated every applicant’s interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The NYC Comptroller’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer