Are you creative? Self-motivated? Are you interested in promoting progressive ideologies? Do you value economic and social justice? Do you want to learn the communication tools necessary to make change happen?

If you answered yes to some or all of those questions, keep reading.

We are Harta Communications, soon to be Fireside Campaigns, a progressive, values-first, full-service start up communications and digital firm and we're seeking an intern to help amplify the voices of our clients and make the world a better place. We are looking for a self-starter who can scope out new ideas on how to craft stories, pitch reporters, and write compelling pieces.  

We are looking for either a full-time or a part-time candidate, but would prefer full-time. The candidate will be compensated $15 per hour. This position is based in Washington D.C. 

THE JOB:

• Assist with press relations including writing, proofreading, copying, and distributing press materials (press releases, media advisories, fundraising emails, fact sheets, follow-up letters, etc.)
• Research various media outlets for story angles and placement ideas
• Build and maintain media lists for various client projects
• Provide communications and social media support to integrated issue campaigns
• Compile analytics reports
• Conduct issue-based research 
• Compile and record clips of clients' media coverage
• Other duties as assigned
• Assist in loading emails to client CRM systems
• Assist in running and drafting content for Fireside's social accounts

ABOUT YOU:

• Currently a student or recent college graduate
• Committed to progressive values, causes, and politics
• Interested in media relations and strategic communications
• Experience with media contact databases, such as Cision, and organizing tools, like Action Network
• Experience with managing online communities through social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Documents

TO APPLY

Please fill out our form here with your resume. Be prepared to send over a writing sample and take a brief writing test. Your writing sample can be a press release, opinion piece, advocacy email or other relevant written piece (think essay from a Government or Political Science class). 

This internship posting is for the Spring semester– applications are due on November 15th at 11:59 PM ET. 

ABOUT US:  

Harta Communications is a full-service, progressive, values-first communications, digital, and political strategy firm working with candidates, causes and coalitions to create meaningful social change. We specialize in crisis operations, strategic planning, digital engagement, rapid response, media relations and coalition building. Our deep experience and ties within the progressive community and movement give us the leverage to move your campaigns forward through grassroots and systemic strategies. We envision a country and world governed by principles of social and economic justice – and have a plan to achieve it.