Summer 2024 Intern
Overview
Moyer Strategies seeks an intern for Summer 2024 to support the firm’s issue advocacy, public affairs and political candidates/campaigns work. This internship offers the opportunity to learn about the critical role of communications in driving campaigns and issue outcomes and to make a positive difference in the world. The position pays $15 per hour and will be remote, with opportunities to meet in-person from time to time in the Washington, DC area.
Responsibilities
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Compiling daily news clips and monitoring news;
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Organizing, maintaining and updating media lists;
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Drafting press releases, op-eds, talking points, media pitches, speeches, media advisories, memos and other written materials;
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Identifying creative opportunities to advance client campaigns;
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Assisting with social media content development and posting;
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Conducting research projects, such as for identifying media placement targets;
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Assisting in drafting client proposals and plans; and
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Other related communications tasks as needed.
Qualifications & Skills
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Interested in pursuing a career in political communications;
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Recent college graduate or a junior or senior in college pursuing a degree in a related field (including, but not limited to: communications, journalism, PR, political science);
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Must be available for 10-15 hours per week between approximately May 15 and August 15;
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Must be a strong writer and communicator;
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Highly organized and attentive to detail;
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Strong work ethic;
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Excellent communications skills;
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Previous internship experience preferred;
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Ability to manage multiple assignments at once and prioritize to meet deadlines;
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Team player who enjoys collaborating but is also self-motivated and can work independently;
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Comfort with working in a remote environment; and
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Familiarity with Google Suite, Slack, Zoom.
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How to Apply
To apply, please submit a resume and three writing samples to moyerstrategiesjobs@gmail.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About Moyer Strategies
Moyer Strategies is a boutique strategic communications firm that launched in 2020 and works to shape policy on Capitol Hill, in the Administration and in state houses across the country. We help organizations advance issues and raise their profile with key audiences. The firm works extensively, but not exclusively, on public health, clean energy, clean tech, and climate change-related issues. We also run a program called Campaign Kickstarter that helps electoral candidates maximize earned media around their campaign launches. We know how to drive a narrative through effective and consistent messaging, recognize opportunities and act to capitalize on them. We break through the noise to shape public opinion, influence policymakers and build the profiles of candidates, organizations, and issues. For case studies and more information, please visit moyerstrategies.com.
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Moyer Strategies is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition.