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Behalf Of Jerin Alam
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008
3:04 PM
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Subject: Planned Parenthood
internship: another one
Fall 2008/Winter 2009
Planned Parenthood of
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.