Social Media Internship

Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns that challenge the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources, empower people to take action and transform the public consciousness about what we eat and drink. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets.

We are currently seeking interns interested in fighting for safe food, clean water, and healthy oceans.  Hours are flexible in relaxed office environment in Washington, DC.  Internships are available in our collegial office environment during any of the following terms:

Spring, Fall: This unpaid position may be full- or part-time (~15 hours per week minimum). Spring dates are January-May. Fall term dates are September – December.

Summer: This position is full-time and runs for 10 weeks during May-August. Small stipends may be available for summer interns.

Your successfully completed internship should provide you with an excellent portfolio of deliverable projects you can use to demonstrate your social media savvy to potential employers. The Social Media Intern is part of the communications department and reports to the Deputy Communications Director/Chief Digital Strategist.

Responsibilities

• Social media/social networking, outreach, monitoring, experimenting
  
• List management and communications
• Website updates
• Research
• Online advertising
• Stats and reporting
• Campus coordinating
• Growing marketing ideas in the social Web/media arena
• Project management
• Administrative tasks

Requirements

Strong interest in Food & Water Watch issues and commitment to social change. Interest in how social media and traditional media work and what is newsworthy. Interest in how media and communications strategies advance a public interest agenda. Excellent interpersonal, writing, and verbal skills are required. Seeking an enthusiastic self-starter and problem–solver who can handle multiple tasks at once. Experience in social issue organizing, communications, or journalism helpful.

How to Apply

Please email a tailored cover letter, resume, 1-3 social networking profiles and availability to Food & Water Watch internships(at)fwwatch(dot)org, fax to (202) 683-2501, or mail to:
 
Food & Water Watch
Attn: Intern Coordinator
1616 P St NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036

Please be sure to indicate in the cover letter that you are interested in the Social Media Internship and which term(s) you are available.