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Hunter College of CUNY

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From: topics of interest to the Hunter College community [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jerin Alam
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 3:04 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Planned Parenthood internship: another one

Fall 2008/Winter 2009

Planned Parenthood of New York City Advocacy & Media Intern

Reports to: Public Affairs Staff

 

For more than 90 years, Planned Parenthood of New York City (PPNYC) has been a beacon of hope for the thousands of women, teens, and families who rely on us for essential reproductive health care, innovative educational programs, and effective advocacy. The work of our advocacy and organizing department encourages public and political support for reproductive health and rights.

This internship will support our advocacy and media outreach work.

 

Duties:

• Assist in marketing of activist events, including visibility events, fundraising events, and educational forums

• Help develop, manage, and create content for PPNYC Blog and online social networking sites – i.e. Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.

• Assist in cultivating and implementing general online grassroots recruitment tactics

• Research relevant reporters

• Assist in building media lists

• Help draft press releases, advisories and other media materials

• Assist with some media pitching

• Monitor daily news headlines and blogs

• Other duties as assigned

 

Requirements: interest in journalism, politics, health, new media and women’s issues; excellent writing, research and computer skills; commitment to reproductive rights; familiarity with Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter interface as well as various blog platforms; superb at multi-tasking and prioritizing.

 

Hours: 15+ per week

Hours are flexible, but preferably Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

Unpaid

 

To apply: Send cover letter and resume to [log in to unmask] with “Advocacy and Media Internship” in the subject line.