TITLE: Media Relations Intern

LOCATION: Seattle, Washington, US

PROGRAM: Communications

START DATE: ASAP

END DATE: December 2019 *start and end dates can be flexible      

ESTIMATED NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20, flexible  

WILL THE INTERN BE RECEIVING A STIPEND?: Yes

WILL THE INTERN TRAVEL? (LOCAL OR INTERNATIONAL): No

*PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WITH YOUR RESUME DESCRIBING YOUR INTEREST AND HOW YOU MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS. 

PATH is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and innovative approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide.

PATH is currently recruiting a summer intern based at PATH offices in Seattle to support join the Media Relations team within PATH’s Global Engagement and Communications (GE) division. The intern will report to PATH’s Communications Manager. GE leads PATH’s brand, communications, policy and advocacy, philanthropy, and strategic corporate engagement efforts. We tell the story of PATH's work internally and externally, support the efforts of governments and policymakers around the world to adopt healthy policies, and inspire donors and corporations to partner with us and support our work. 

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT THE INTERN WILL COMPLETE:

The intern will work to complete a ‘Competitor Analysis’ capstone project supporting departmental business goals along with other projects including media and social media monitoring and reporting, preparing media briefs and talking points for interviews, canvassing program teams for updated information to use in pitching efforts and informational materials, and assisting with CRM data management for journalist contacts.

DESCRIPTION OF OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND GOALS FOR THE INTERNSHIP/BENEFIT TO THE INTERN:

The intern will support the activities of an international NGO’s media team and contribute to shaping and improving the media team’s outreach efforts, interview coordination, and data management systems and analytics. They will also gain exposure to the communications department’s marketing and creative activities, and learn about the role that media relations and communications play in driving global health and international development programs.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE THE INTERN SHOULD POSSESS:

• Enrolled in a graduate level program and have at least one additional term before completing a degree. Preferred areas of study include: Communications, Information Science, Journalism, Global Development, Public Health, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, editing experienced strongly preferred.
• Intern should have a demonstrated interest in global health, be an avid consumer of world news, and a daily user of major social media platforms (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram).
• Experience with project management methods and software (i.e. Smartsheet, Asana).
• Proficiency in social media analytics software (i.e. Twitter Analytics and Facebook Insights), and familiarity with other media and social media monitoring/posting software (i.e. Trendkite, Hootsuite, Sprout Social) is preferred.

SKILLS TO BE DEVELOPED AND/OR EXPANDED DURING INTERNSHIP:

Media relations operations (journalist research, interview preparation and management) for a complex international NGO; knowledge of global health and international development; operating social media management software (i.e. Sprout Social) and social media listening tools; operating earned media monitoring software (i.e. Trendkite) to track and analyze media mentions; greater understanding of how to track and report on media relations and social media metrics.

PROPOSED ACTIVITIES:

• Media and social media monitoring and reporting
• Preparing media briefs and talking points for interviews
• Canvassing program teams for updated information to use in pitching efforts and informational materials
• Assisting with CRM data management for journalist contacts
• Supporting colleagues in marketing, creative, and events on activities as needed

*PATH DOES NOT PROVIDE A STIPEND TO INTERNS WHO ARE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS. PATH DOES NOT PROVIDE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FOR INTERNSHIPS.

*ALL PATH INTERNSHIPS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SCHOOL CREDIT. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR UNIVERSITY'S PROCESS FOR CREDIT ELIGIBILITY.

Must have legal authorization to work in the United States. PATH does not provide relocation assistance for internships.

_Must be enrolled in an academic program for the duration of the internship. _

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued. 

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Must be able to obtain Lockout/Tagout Certification
• Fork lift license
• GED/HS diploma
• People handling and communication skills
• Experience in meat industry preferred

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