PUBLIC AFFAIRS INTERNSHIP U.S. LABOR DEPARTMENT – PHILADELPHIA REGION The US-DOL Public Affairs Internship is open to Junior, Senior and Graduate Student Communication, Public Relations, Advertising, English, and Journalism majors. This is a credit only internship program. Transit subsidy is provided for interns who commute on SEPTA and PATCO only. This is a great opportunity to use your creativity, gain real-world, government public affairs experience, hone your writing skills, add to your professional portfolio, and contribute to meaningful projects! DUTIES INCLUDE: Writing press releases, media advisories, news briefs, blogs Writing blurbs for publication in DOL’s weekly online national newsletter Writing feature stories and photo cutlines for DOL internal website Labor Net and internal, monthly e-magazine Frances Magazine Pitching regional media representatives and coordinating media interviews/opportunities for DOL agencies/staff Garnering publicity and news coverage of agency outreach programs and initiatives Developing media relations database Conducting research Performing light administrative work REQUIREMENTS: Participants must have excellent written and verbal communication abilities, experience (preferred) using AP Stylebook guidelines, good computer skills, and a professional and positive attitude Students must be able to meet the minimum time commitment, 8-10 hours/week Bi-lingual students (Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Gujarati, and Hindi speakers) are encouraged to apply Candidates selected for an interview will be given a brief test assessing their writing skills and knowledge of AP Stylebook guidelines HOW TO APPLY: Email a cover letter, resume, three (3) writing samples and three (3) references to: Joanna Hawkins, Deputy Regional Director [email protected] APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2013 FALL SEMESTER MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 19, 2013. Interested candidates should contact Joanna Hawkins at 215-861-5101, [email protected]
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