Communications Intern | Gun Violence Prevention | Paid Intern

Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violenc • Washington, DC

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Intern will support the organization’s communications strategy across various channels. Working closely with the entire communications team, the Communications Intern will assist with press and media relations, social media, digital marketing, social campaign research, and graphic design/video creation. The Communications Intern will also have the opportunity to work across departments with other Brady staff. The ideal candidate will be flexible, enthusiastic, have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be a team player, and be passionate about gun violence prevention.

Requirements

• Strong writing skills, including precise grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Ability to work well under pressure within a fast-paced, high-performing team
• Strong desire to be a key team contributor
• Self-motivated, creative, dependable and accountable.
• Available to work between 15–30 hours per week during our standard office hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET).

Responsibilities

• Write engaging, fact-checked content for Brady’s website, social media channels, digital advocacy campaigns, and PR efforts
• Assist in the planning, promotion, and execution of Brady virtual events through digital channels.
• Researching and compiling social media backgrounds of individuals/influencers Brady intends to work with or cultivate
• Assist in the building of press lists, drafting opinion editorials, and letters to the editor
• Strong research skills and an ability to synthesize information for other mediums
• Take notes at team meetings and help post daily communication updates.

Benefits

• Support a compelling mission
• Work alongside Brady subject matter experts and thought leaders
• Be part of a cohort of like-minded interns
• You'll be assigned an Intern Advocate to provide mentorship and help you set goals
• Inclusion in team meetings, presentations, and calls
• Opportunity to collaborate across the organization
• “Lunch & Learns” on riveting topics
• Social activities
• Paid internship
• We'll work with you to earn college credit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees