The communications intern will assist the Sue Thorn for Congress 2012 campaign in establishing positive media relations and promoting the campaign. The intern will directly report to the campaign press secretary. The intern will be responsible for monitoring and compiling press coverage, research and fact-checking, assisting the press secretary in drafting statements, web content, and press releases, utilizing social media, providing administrative support, preparing mailings and other tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate will be pursuing a degree in journalism, have excellent writing skills, and be capable of working in a high-stress, fast-paced environment. Previous internship or paid writing experience is preferred but not required. This internship is unpaid. Applicants who can intern until November will be given special consideration. The intern will work 35 hours per week.
To apply, send a cover letter, 3 academic or professional references and a resume to Erin Beck ebeck@thorn2012.com.
The application deadline is 6/15/2012.