You need at least one year of undergrad study in related field, plus internship/work experience in communications, strong writing skills, and familiarity with media trends and AP style.

You will support ACLU's communications team by writing press materials, researching media contacts, pitching stories, monitoring news trends, and conducting research.

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Media & Journalism

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The ACLU is an non-profit, non-partisan organization of people who believe in the power of action. We are united by the quest – “We the people dare to create a more perfect union.” 

Whether in the courts, statehouses, Congress or communities, we fight to defend the rights that the Constitution guarantees to all of us —regardless of who we are, where we come from, whom we love, or what we believe. 

Together, we take up the toughest civil rights and liberties challenges of our time. We seek to inspire those who want change to become the ones who make change. 

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The Team:&nbsp;<ul><li>The ACLU communications department creates, maintains, and expands message narratives to engage our supporters and other target audiences, to help protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights, and also illustrate the value and impact of the ACLU’s transformational work. Through our messaging, engagement with newsmakers, our written content, creative branding, and visual identity, we encourage support for the ACLU and help to build a more perfect&nbsp;union.</li></ul>What You’ll Do:&nbsp;<ul><li>The communications intern will work on a wide array of civil liberties and civil rights issues, including, but not limited to advocacy and litigation around free speech, immigrants' rights, national security, privacy and technology, reproductive rights, voting rights, and criminal justice reform. The intern will contribute to creating and expanding message narratives and will use strategic communications to help bring attention to ACLU cases and advocate for policies we care about. Interns will get experience on social media, media relations, storytelling, and more.</li></ul>Your Day to Day:<ul><li>Contribute to the day-to-day functions of the communications department, including writing internal and external-facing materials such as press releases, talking points, social media posts, blogs, digital content, and media advisories</li><li>Build media expertise by researching and building lists of key reporters, editors, producers, and bookers from a wide array of national and local publications</li><li>Help increase coverage of ACLU issues and messages by crafting and sending pitches to news media on ACLU campaigns and projects</li><li>Monitor news and media trends, including tracking press clips</li><li>Engage in research projects that can help inform multi-faceted communications plans, which include goals, audiences, messaging, and media relations strategies</li></ul>What&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;Bring:&nbsp;<ul><li>Completion of at least the first year of an undergraduate degree in communications, public relations, journalism, political science, or a related field</li><li>At least one semester (or equivalent) internship or work experience in the following areas: journalism, public relations, communications</li><li>Experience drafting press releases, blogs, social media posts, or other digital content strongly preferred</li><li>Exceptional writing and editing skills</li><li>Avid news reader; familiarity with news media and online platforms, as well as the latest trends in media</li><li>Familiarity with best practices in communications and public relations</li><li>Familiarity with Associated Press style or media relations software such as Cision or Meltwater is a plus</li></ul>Future ACLU-ers Will:&nbsp;<ul><li>Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU&nbsp;</li><li>Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives&nbsp;</li><li>Be committed to work collaboratively&nbsp;and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict&nbsp;</li></ul>Internship Logistics:&nbsp;<ul><li>Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of&nbsp;remote&nbsp;or&nbsp;hybrid&nbsp;intern positions. This internship can be&nbsp;hybrid&nbsp;from our DC or NY National&nbsp;office&nbsp;or fully&nbsp;remote.</li><li>Time Commitment: This term-time internship may be completed on a&nbsp;part-time&nbsp;basis (10, 15, or 20 hours/week).</li><li>Internship Duration:&nbsp;Part-time&nbsp;internships span 12 consecutive weeks beginning&nbsp;September 9 or September 23, 2024.&nbsp;</li><li>Stipend:&nbsp;A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work and do not receive compensation from other sources. Students with external funding may receive a partial stipend to bring their total funding up to the level of the ACLU’s stipend amount for that term. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. Below are the stipend rates:&nbsp;</li><li>$20/hour for&nbsp;undergraduate students or equivalent experience&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>$24/hour for graduate and law students or equivalent experience&nbsp;</li></ul>

The Team: The ACLU communications department creates, maintains, and expands message narratives to engage our supporters and other target audiences, to help protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights, and also illustrate the value and impact of the ACLU’s transformational work. Through our messaging, engagement with newsmakers, our written content, creative branding, and visual identity, we encourage support for the ACLU and help to build a more perfect union.What You’ll Do: The communications intern will work on a wide array of civil liberties and civil rights issues, including, but not limited to advocacy and litigation around free speech, immigrants' rights, national security, privacy and technology, reproductive rights, voting rights, and criminal justice reform. The intern will contribute to creating and expanding message narratives and will use strategic communications to help bring attention to ACLU cases and advocate for policies we care about. Interns will get experience on social media, media relations, storytelling, and more.Your Day to Day:Contribute to the day-to-day functions of the communications department, including writing internal and external-facing materials such as press releases, talking points, social media posts, blogs, digital content, and media advisoriesBuild media expertise by researching and building lists of key reporters, editors, producers, and bookers from a wide array of national and local publicationsHelp increase coverage of ACLU issues and messages by crafting and sending pitches to news media on ACLU campaigns and projectsMonitor news and media trends, including tracking press clipsEngage in research projects that can help inform multi-faceted communications plans, which include goals, audiences, messaging, and media relations strategiesWhat You’ll Bring: Completion of at least the first year of an undergraduate degree in communications, public relations, journalism, political science, or a related fieldAt least one semester (or equivalent) internship or work experience in the following areas: journalism, public relations, communicationsExperience drafting press releases, blogs, social media posts, or other digital content strongly preferredExceptional writing and editing skillsAvid news reader; familiarity with news media and online platforms, as well as the latest trends in mediaFamiliarity with best practices in communications and public relationsFamiliarity with Associated Press style or media relations software such as Cision or Meltwater is a plusFuture ACLU-ers Will: Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict Internship Logistics: Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship can be hybrid from our DC or NY National office or fully remote.Time Commitment: This term-time internship may be completed on a part-time basis (10, 15, or 20 hours/week).Internship Duration: Part-time internships span 12 consecutive weeks beginning September 9 or September 23, 2024. Stipend: A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work and do not receive compensation from other sources. Students with external funding may receive a partial stipend to bring their total funding up to the level of the ACLU’s stipend amount for that term. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. Below are the stipend rates: $20/hour for undergraduate students or equivalent experience  $24/hour for graduate and law students or equivalent experience 

Fall 2024 Undergraduate Intern, Communications & Marketing, Media and Strategy

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