Intern, Communications

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is the leading advocacy organization to reduce tobacco use and its deadly consequences around the world. Through strategic communications and policy advocacy campaigns we promote the adoption of proven solutions that are most effective at reducing tobacco use and save the most lives.

The U.S. Communications intern will be fully integrated into the U.S. Communications team joining a fast-paced team charged with developing implementing and supporting media advocacy campaigns aimed at reducing the death and disease caused by tobacco. The selected candidate will be expected to assist on both substantive communications and administrative projects and will have the opportunity to learn about U.S. policy advocacy campaigns and effective media advocacy strategies. The U.S. communications intern will report to the U.S. Director of Media Relations.

Applicants must submit a cover letter resume and two writing samples (e.g. press release/pitch social media content op-ed blog/article or other communications materials; please refrain from sending academic writing samples). Please include your availability and potential start date in your cover letter. The selected candidate for this position must be available for in-person work in the Washington DC office by the start date and COVID-19 vaccination is required.

Primary Duties:

Draft communication materials including press releases op-eds letters to the editor and social media content

Monitor and compile media clips related to ongoing policy work

Work with the communications team to research identify and contact key media contacts

Participate and contribute ideas in brainstorming sessions and meetings

Provide administrative and research support as needed

Other duties as assigned

Skills Required:

Experience in public relations public affairs social media and/or communications at large

Strong interest in public health and/or tobacco-related issues

General knowledge of the U.S. media landscape and curiosity/understanding about what shapes news stories

Strong oral and written communication skills including editing and proofing with a strong attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage projects both individually and as a team

Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment while juggling multiple projects and deadlines

Digital fluency (e.g. ability to use Microsoft products use social media and quickly learn new software)

Previous experience and interest in advocacy-related issues is a plus

Fluency in Spanish is a plus