The Reporters Committees communications team offers full-time summer internships for college students and recent graduates. The Communications Intern will have the opportunity to collaborate with staff across the organization (legal policy development and operations) as they support the communications team in raising awareness of and engaging more people with the Reporters Committees mission and work.
Interns will write about media law issues for the Reporters Committees website support content creation for our social media channels and monthly newsletter contribute to ongoing research and help maintain key resources. Interns will also have opportunities to interact with and learn about free press issues from journalists media lawyers and policymakers through seminars court hearings and congressional hearings.
Qualifications :
Successful candidates will be detail-oriented have a strong writing background and be interested in expanding their knowledge about U.S. press freedom and media law issues.
Additional Information :
Deadline: Applications should be submitted by March 1 for the summer term.
To apply: Submit a resume cover letter and writing samples (maximum of 3 clips OR a short research paper if you do not have clips). A strong background in journalism or marketing is preferred. NOTE: Please submit materials in one PDF file. Only complete applications will advance in the hiring process.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Established in 1970, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists. RCFP serves news organizations, reporters, ed ... View more