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Media Intern (Fall 2024)
Location:
New York, NY
Description:
Media Intern (Fall 2024) ABOUT THE INNOCENCE PROJECT The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Our work is guided by science and grounded in anti-racism. Since our inception, the Innocence Project has used DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful conviction. To date, we have helped to free or exonerate more than 250 people who, collectively, spent more than 3,600 years behind bars. Our efforts have led to the passage of more than 250 transformative state laws and federal reforms. Today, the Innocence Project continues to fight for freedom, drive structural change, and advance the innocence movement. To learn more, please visit www.innocenceproject.org . ABOUT THE POSITION The Media Intern will provide support to the Innocence Project’s PR and Media Team within the communications department, and will work closely with the Senior Media Strategist and Director of Strategic Communications. This intern will have an interest in social justice, and their pulse on news and media relevant to our work. At a high level, the Media Intern will help the Innocence Project identify new opportunities to tell its story to the media. Day-to-day responsibilities will include: monitoring inbound press requests; updating and managing national and local press lists; research; and drafting written materials for members of the media. The Media Intern will report to the Director of Strategic Communications. This position will be a 10-week paid internship with a minimum requirement of 15 hours per week beginning in September 2024, the timeframe and schedule are flexible.. If the selected intern lives within commuting distance from the Innocence Project’s office in New York, the internship will be hybrid with at least one day per week in the office. All Innocence Project employees must embrace, respect, and value the rich diversity of perspectives and experiences of a diverse and heterogeneous staff. We recognize and appreciate that our work is better for having varied participants and thought partners. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas and we are not an e-verify employer. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate has a passion for leveraging media and storytelling for good. They also have a deep interest in criminal legal reform and how those stories are told in the media. The role will work collaboratively within and across teams, and the ideal candidate will be a committed team player who is excited about joining a communications team. This ideal candidate will be organized and detail-oriented as well as understand and have familiarity with challenges in the criminal legal space and wrongful convictions. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Job duties include, but are not limited to: Monitor news about wrongful conviction and the criminal legal system Regularly update national and local media lists Develop new media contacts and press lists, with a focus on new verticals that intersect with social justice, such as entertainment and sports Work closely with our Senior Media Strategist to draft announcements for press Identify opportunities to engage the media with stories about Innocence Project clients and thought leaders Research new trends and opportunities for Innocence Project experts to join media conversations about social justice, forensic science, and emerging technology in policing QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Undergraduate or graduate student with a concentration in English, communications, journalism, media relations, policy, political science or a related field is a plus but not required. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Attention to detail along with a commitment to quality and proofreading. Basic competency in Google Suite and AP style. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. KEY COMPETENCIES + VALUES An understanding of the national and local media landscape, with an idea of what makes “news” Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities on schedule. A positive team player who finds the hard task of working to free wrongly convicted people and reform the criminal legal system energizing. Developed writing and analytical skills. Must be able to work with groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways. Enthusiasm for the work of the Innocence Project and for social justice, including a demonstrated commitment to public interest; and Shares in the Innocence Project’s values of accountability, collaboration, empathy and compassion, equity, person-centeredness, quality focus, and self-awareness. WORKFORCE DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The Innocence Project considers the diversity of its workforce to be vital to our organization’s success in meeting its mission. We strongly encourage applicants from all cultures, races, educational backgrounds, life experiences, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, age, gender, and physical abilities to apply. Individuals with personal connections to the criminal legal system are strongly encouraged to apply. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is our policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, familial status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS To apply, please visit u pload a cover letter expressing your interest in the role and the organization’s work, and a resume titled with your name (last name. first name. cover letter/resume). Only applications with cover letters will be considered complete applications. Information submitted through this secure site is kept confidential. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to give applicant updates by phone or direct email. **Applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis until the post is filled.** SALARY $19 per hour for undergraduate students and $21 per hour for postgraduate students Powered by JazzHR
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