Communications Intern

Appalachian Voices

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About The Position

The Communications Intern reports and writes articles for The Appalachian Voice and assists the team with editing, visuals, and publication tasks for the publication’s online and print editions. The intern also creates social media content, including graphics, to highlight their own work and articles by other contributors. They record and may edit audio versions of articles, and may contribute video content. Other writing opportunities may include the organization’s blog, website, and reports. During production of the annual print edition, the intern may help with proofreading and layout. The position may be performed remotely within the Central and Southern Appalachian region or from one of the organization’s offices in Boone, North Carolina; Charlottesville or Norton, Virginia; Knoxville, Tennessee; or Charleston, West Virginia.

This is a part-time, temporary, non-exempt internship averaging 12 hours per week, excluding observed holidays. The stated duration is six months, from January through May, with a possible extension. Compensation is $15 per hour, paid biweekly. Health insurance and other benefits are not provided. The internship offers hands-on experience in written and multimedia storytelling for a mission-driven nonprofit, exposure to the interactions among community organizing, policy advocacy, and communications, collaboration with experienced communications staff, mentorship, and opportunities to develop professional skills.

Requirements

• Strong writing skills and the ability to discuss complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Willingness to work through multiple rounds of editing and fact-checking with a positive attitude.
• Willingness or aptitude to read articles aloud and record them.
• Interest in energy, environmental, and community issues in Appalachia.
• Collaborative team player with a good sense of humor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with journalistic writing or other public-facing writing.
• Audio editing and/or video experience.

Responsibilities

• Write for The Appalachian Voice, Front Porch Blog, and other communications channels, including research, interviewing, writing, fact-checking, editing, and preparing artwork.
• Record and potentially edit audio versions of Appalachian Voice articles.
• Develop social media content promoting the intern’s work and potentially assist with other social media posts.
• Potentially assist with publishing content to the web.
• Copyedit and proof pages, assist with layout, and contribute to annual print production of The Appalachian Voice.
• Potentially produce video material.
• Edit content across Appalachian Voices channels as needed.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in written and multimedia storytelling for a mission-driven nonprofit.
• Opportunity to learn how community organizing, policy advocacy, and communications interact.
• Work closely with experienced communications staff.
• Mentorship and opportunities to develop professional skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed