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About the Role

The ACLU Communications and Marketing Department seeks an Undergraduate Intern to contribute to message narratives and strategic communications, supporting advocacy and litigation efforts on civil liberties and civil rights issues.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the day-to-day functions of the communications department, including writing internal and external-facing materials such as press releases, talking points, social media posts, blogs, digital content, and media advisories.
Build media expertise by researching and building lists of key reporters, editors, producers, and bookers from a wide array of national and local publications.
Help increase coverage of ACLU issues and messages by crafting and sending pitches to news media on ACLU campaigns and projects.
Monitor news and media trends, including tracking press clips.
Engage in research projects that can help inform multi-faceted communications plans, which include goals, audiences, messaging, and media relations strategies.

Requirements

Currently matriculated undergraduate students or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.
Completion of at least the first year of an undergraduate degree in communications, public relations, journalism, political science, or a related field.
At least one semester (or equivalent) internship or work experience in journalism, public relations, or communications.
Experience drafting press releases, blogs, social media posts, or other digital content strongly preferred.
Exceptional writing and editing skills.
Avid news reader; familiarity with news media and online platforms, as well as the latest trends in media.
Familiarity with best practices in communications and public relations.
Familiarity with Associated Press style or media relations software such as Cision or Meltwater is a plus.
Committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU.
Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives.
Committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict.

Skills

Communications
Marketing
Media relations
Storytelling
Social media
Writing
Editing
Research
Public relations
Journalism
Digital content creation
Associated Press style
Cision
Meltwater

Location

New York
Remote

Work Type

Part-time
Remote
Hybrid

Experience Level

Undergraduate Intern

Education Level

Undergraduate degree

Salary/Compensations

$20/hr for undergraduate students or equivalent experience

Benefits

Stipend available for students lawfully authorized to work.
Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit.

About the Company

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.
The ACLU communications department creates, maintains, and expands message narratives to engage our supporters and other target audiences, to help protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights, and also illustrate the value and impact of the ACLU’s transformational work.
Through our messaging, engagement with newsmakers, our written content, creative branding, and visual identity, we encourage support for the ACLU and help to build a more perfect union.

Equal Opportunity

Accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all.
We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability.
We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible.
We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally.
We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.