Communications Intern

Oceana Inc • Washington, DC

7d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Oceana, the world’s largest advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation, is looking for a Communications Intern to join the Global Marketing and Communications team. The Communications Intern is responsible for tracking and circulating Oceana’s press coverage in the United States and internationally, conducting media research, building media lists, and drafting and editing communications materials. The intern ultimately helps Oceana’s communications team achieve its goals of increasing public awareness of Oceana and raising the organization’s profile among key audiences. The position requires someone who is detail- and team-oriented, organized, interested in conservation issues, and familiar with news organizations. Strong candidates for this position will be recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field. The Communications Intern reports to Oceana’s International Communications Director. This position is full-time (40 hours/week) and based in Washington, DC. Candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to be considered.

Requirements

• College student or recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Motivated self-starter who takes initiative to complete tasks

Nice To Haves

• Journalism or media relations experience is a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with Meltwater (and/or other media tracking software) is a plus, but not required
• Interest in ocean conservation and Oceana’s campaigns is a plus

Responsibilities

• Track and report press coverage on Oceana’s U.S. and international campaigns.
• Produce regular coverage reports summarizing Oceana’s global media hits.
• Draft media reports for Oceana’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
• Maintain and update media lists for Oceana’s U.S. and international campaigns.
• Draft and edit materials for Oceana’s Global Marketing and Communications department, including blog posts, pitches, press releases, social media posts, and more.
• Conduct media research and other appropriate tasks for Oceana’s communications team as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern