Communications Postgraduate Internship – ideal for May grad
App deadline 5 p.m. Feb. 9. Start date May/June 2015.
The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation’s largest and most broad-based membership association for journalists. We are dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty. To accomplish this, SPJ hires smart, energetic individuals that are hell-bent on improving the Society’s offerings and operations — while making a name for themselves. After training, we get out of the way and give them the freedom to do just that.
We’re looking for a candidate to fill a yearlong internship for writing, marketing, social media and public relations efforts. The full-time position, based in Indianapolis, includes competitive salary, excellent benefits and paid leave.
What we’re looking for:
— Someone who is so organized, they know the birthdays and anniversaries of all their relatives.
— Someone who is a whiz on social media, has experience with marketing and is capable of sharing information in ways that make people listen.
— Someone who can jump from task to task with cat-like nimbleness.
— Someone who knows stuff about journalism, even a little.
— Someone who isn’t an ass and gets along with just about anyone.
— Someone who asks a lot of questions, but knows when to shut up and get to work.
— Someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously.
— Someone familiar with AP Style.
— Someone who cares deeply about the quality of their work.
— Someone who isn’t a wimp.
— Someone who reads this detailed description from top to bottom.
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Education requirement
There is no specific education or discipline requirement, though the position is ideal for a person who recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s program. Past interns have come out of undergraduate and graduate programs in journalism, communications, public relations and public policy/public administration. Most important, the applicant should demonstrate a strong desire to create innovative communications strategies for SPJ and keep the organization moving forward with the dynamic industry it supports.
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Primary duties will include:
— working with SPJ’s board and staff to create and distribute internal and external messages.
— managing, maintaining, building and expanding SPJ’s social media presence.
— assisting in marketing and promoting all of SPJ’s products and services.
— organizing media inquiries, interviews and helping to prepare board members and leaders for media opportunities.
— providing editorial content for all of SPJ’s communications vehicles, including its website, member magazine (Quill) and weekly e-newsletter.
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Deadline and start date
Application deadline is 5 p.m. ET, Feb. 9, 2015. The anticipated start date is May/June 2015, and will last one year from the start date.
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How to apply
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé, 3-5 writing samples relevant to this job description and three professional references to Joe Skeel via:
1. Google Drive (preferred)
Upload your application materials and share them with jskeel@spj.org. You are responsible for making sure the application is accessible.
2. Mail-in option
Society of Professional Journalists
ATTN: Joe Skeel
3909 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
The full rundown of the position can be downloaded here: http://www.spj.org/pdf/employmentops/spj-communications-postgrad-internship.pdf.
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For more information
Contact Joe Skeel, Executive Director, via email or by phone at 317-927-8000, ext. 216.