INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Women's Media Center is looking for interns who are excited about our mission and available for at least 20 hours per week in our New York City offices. We recruit year-round for the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Internships are unpaid, but we are happy to work with professors for credit, if applicable.

As an intern at the Women’s Media Center, you will benefit from:

1. First-hand experience in a non-profit media advocacy organization
2. Inclusion in our network and exposure to many women’s organizations
3. Involvement with important and interesting events & leaders
4. Opportunities to observe media trainings

Gain valuable experience with an influential and dynamic organization - apply today!

How to apply: Please e-mail cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Michaela Monahan, Operations Manager, at michaela@womensmediacenter.com.  Your subject line must include the position for which you are applying (example: "Development Internship"). In your cover letter, please describe your interest in contemporary women’s issues, how this interest is demonstrated in your past experience, and how you would like to expand upon it with an internship at the Women’s Media Center.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

No phone calls, please.

Current Openings

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Development Intern
This position is currently closed.

The Development Intern assists the Development Director with special projects and day-to-day fundraising operations.  The ideal candidate is highly proficient with Microsoft Office, detail-oriented, and has excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Primary responsibilities include data entry (Gift Works, Blue State Digital), assisting with mailings, internet research, assisting with online and direct mail campaigns, and assisting with special events. Attention to detail and accuracy are critical requirements. Candidate should be reliable, punctual and have the ability to be both a self-starter and a team member. Familiarity with Blue State Digital and donor software is a plus.

Click here to apply for the Development Internship **Subject line must say:  "Development Internship Application," and your email must include resume and cover letter.**

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 Communications Intern
This position is currently open. Apply now!

The Communications Intern assists the VIce President of Communications in day-to-day press and media relations, online advocacy, blogging. The ideal candidate is media-savvy with a solid understanding of online advocacy. Primary responsibilities include: editing news briefs, tracking media coverage of our Progressive Women’s Voices alumnae, editing media success updates, contributing to our blog, monitoring print, radio, and online media for sexist coverage, managing our social media sites, researching media requests, email blasts, and assisting with contact management. Experience integrating communications strategy with online platforms, experience with video distribution, cross-posting and Google Analytics is a plus. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & Outlook, have good clerical skills, and pay excellent attention to detail.

Click here to apply for the Communications Internship **Subject line must say:  "Communications Internship Application," and your email must include resume and cover letter.**

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Social Media Intern
This position is currently open. Apply now!

The Social Media Intern assists the Vice President of Programs in the day to day management of Women's Media Center social media assets. The ideal candidate will bring creativity and excellent writing and communication skills. Primary responsibilities include: management and maintenance of the Women's Media Center's social media sites, writing for our blog, and other online outreach as assigned. The candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & Outlook, internet savvy, detail-oriented, and have an interest in media. Candidate must demonstrate solid social media experience, especially Twitter and Facebook. 

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Programs Intern
This position is currently open. Apply now!

The Programs Intern assists the Vice President of Programs in the day to day management of the Women's Media Center's programs, primarily Progressive Women's Voices and Progressive Girls' Voices. The ideal candidate is a media-savvy, creative go-getter. Primary responsibilities include: writing for the Women's Media Center blog, promotion, outreach, and administrative support for programs, web editing, managing Women's Media Center social media sites, and other duties as assigned. Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & Outlook, internet savvy, highly organized, and pay excellent attention to detail. Candidate must have solid social media knowledge, especially Twitter and Facebook. 

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SheSource Intern
This position is currently closed.

The SheSource Intern assists the Communications Director in the day to day management of SheSource, the WMC’s online database of women experts (please go to www.shesource.org to learn more). The intern serves as liaison to our experts, so excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor is important. Primary responsibilities include: matching experts to headlines of the day, updating SheSource expert bio’s, web editing (Contribute), researching media requests (Cision), contact management (Blue State Digital, Microsoft Outlook), compiling and distributing email blasts (Blue State Digital), and conducting online research and outreach to experts. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & Outlook, and have an interest in media. In addition, candidates must be Internet savvy, have good clerical skills, and pay excellent attention to detail. You must demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines, and have a demonstrated commitment to team work.