Paid Communications Internship

Full-Time, Paid Position

Summer 2008

Research!America is the nation's largest not-for-profit public education and advocacy alliance working to make research to improve health a higher national priority. We are located in Alexandria, Virginia. For more information, visit www.researchamerica.org.

Internship Description

This paid, non-exempt position reports to the Vice President/Communications and the Media Relations Specialist. Must be available 40 hours per week between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and for a minimum of 12 weeks starting in May 2008 (start and end dates flexible).

The intern will assist Research!America in maintaining and building a favorable profile with its member organizations, policy makers, opinion leaders, donors, news media, and other stakeholders in the nation's medical and health research enterprise:

  • Proofread, fact-check, edit and write newsletter articles, press materials, and communications to members
  • Assist with basic Web site content updates; write copy and select images
  • Help maintain communications results reports and ongoing analysis of media coverage
  • Update electronic photo and logo libraries; manage quotes library
  • Attend selected events on Capitol Hill and elsewhere in the DC area; take notes and photos for newsletter
  • Work as assigned with external graphic designer, printer, PR firm to coordinate projects
  • Provide administrative, project management, PowerPoint presentation and research services support
  • Conduct other tasks as assigned

Ideal candidates have a strong academic background, excellent writing and editing skills, and an interest in medical and health research and public policy-related issues. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) is required; experience with Web content management systems is a plus.

Eligibility
College students (undergraduate rising senior), graduate students or recent graduates with a communications, journalism, publications or related degree or degree program.

Compensation
Research!America offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply
Mail, fax or e-mail résumé, cover letter (including academic status, availability), three writing samples and three references with contact information by April 20, 2008 to:

Heather Jameson
Vice President, Communications
Research!America
1101 King Street, Suite 520
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-739-2372 fax
hjameson@researchamerica.org

and

Eva Maciejewski
Media Relations Specialist
Research!America
1101 King Street, Suite 520
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-739-2372 fax
emaciejewski@researchamerica.org