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Intern, Media
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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location Virginia - America North
Type Temporary / Contract / Seasonal
Status Full Time
Level Voluntary & Interns
Company Name Conservation International
Contact Name Human Resources
Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : Every person on Earth deserves a healthy environment and the fundamental benefits that nature provides. But our planet is experiencing an unprecedented drawdown of these resources, and it is only by protecting nature and its gifts; a stable climate, fresh water, healthy oceans and reliable food; that we can ensure a better life for everyone, everywhere.
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Conservation International’s (CI) Internship Sponsored by the Trott Family Foundation seeks students interested in gaining career skills in the non-profit sector.   As a leader in conservation, local capacity-building, and partnership work, Conservation International offers a unique learning platform and environment for interns to gain real-world, practical experience. We believe that developing emerging talent is an important way for CI to invest in the future and to sustain conservation goals for the benefit of humanity. Our internships are designed for committed individuals who want to serve the organization in a field and discipline needed to successfully advance our mission.  We provide opportunities for future professionals and leaders to become familiar with our mission, strategy, and values and expose students to the business and management of an NGO, field work and research, and partnerships. For more information, please visit Conservation International at www.conservation.org.


CI's Media team, which consists of one director, two managers, and one coordinator, is seeking the support of one full time or two part time 2011 summer interns with an interest in journalism, public relations, media, and/or the environment. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual or individuals to gain on-the-job training and contacts for a future career in environmental PR, or journalism, under the guidance of experience press officers and former journalists. Term of internship is anytime from June 1 - Sept 30, with preference given to applicants who can commit full or part time intern work for three months (longer may be possible).
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • The media intern will provide assistance organizing the media archives and updating the newsroom section of the website. To gain a strong understanding of the work CI is doing around the world, he/she will organize PDF and Quicktime clips of media articles featuring CI’s past coverage.
  • The media intern will assist the coordinator with the newsroom’s expert list by researching CI’s experts, compiling biograhpical information, and uploading it into the website using Sharepoint. 
  • The intern will assist in updating the “CI In the News”section of the website and assist the coordinator in reformatting the page, so it is more visually appealing.
  • The media intern will also work closely with the social media team to increase followers and CI’s brand awareness. 
WORKING CONDITIONS: The intern(s) will work at CI's Headquarters facilities in Crystal City, Arlington, VA, among the media team. Hours will be determined based on the intern’s availability between the hours of 9am and 5pm,  Monday through Friday.  Modest hourly pay funded by the Trott Family Foundation will be offered, and transportation to CI's office will be the responsibility of the intern(s). Part-time access to a loaned computer will be given.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:
  • Candidates must be either recent graduates or working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree.
  • Proficiency with basic social media tools and best practices
  • Proficiency with internet searches and research
  • Attention to detail and organization

 
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