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Media Relations Volunteer Internship
URL: http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/involved/pdfs/onms-media-relations-volunteer-internship-dec2015.pdf
Affiliation: non-MATE
Company / Organization: Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
Description:
The Communications Team produces and distributes NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries messages through a variety of channels to a diverse audience – Capitol Hill legislators and staff, agency departments, news media and the public. As a volunteer intern, you will have the opportunity to participate in staff meetings; fine-tune writing, editing and proofreading skills; develop targeted media lists and media kits; learn media outreach strategies. Strong research and writing skills are a must, along with knowledge of social media trends and best practices.
Requirements:
Major Responsibilities:
• Assist with writing, proofreading, photocopying and distributing press materials (press releases, media advisories, fact sheets, etc.)
• Fulfill media requests for press kits, photos and information.
• Develop pitches, research story ideas, write news releases and contact media.
• Update and maintain media contact lists, membership lists and publications lists.
• Create information packets and displays for events, meetings and conferences.
• Assist with social media efforts and web content creation.
• Track and monitor NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries on major social media platforms.
• Assist in special projects as needed.
Point of Contact: Vernon Smith