NALIP’s Communications department is looking for a dedicated and intern that will help in building and maintaining its robust communication platform through a variety of content and media platforms related to NALIP’s mission, programs and events. In addition to these communication assignments, the intern will be introduced to the major topics and issues related to arts advocacy, nonprofit management, community organizing, and communication best practices. This is an unpaid internship, college credit is available. Must be available at least 3 days a week and a minimum of 4 hours a day.

Duties and Activities:

• Assist in maintaining NALIP social media and website

• Assist in newsletter curation and articles

• Write blog posts on NALIP news and events

• Assist inprogram events from their planning, production, and post

• Assist with ongoing administrative tasks, database management, membership correspondence and participate in staff meetings

• Serve as NALIP representative attending outside events with partner organizations and companies

• Work with public relations team in press releases, talent invitations, and talent management

• Put together and keep track cross promotional agreements with partnerships

 

Knowledge or Other Requirements:

Ideal candidates will identify with our mission and have a deep interest in media arts, entertainment, and communication.

• Excellent writing, communication, and research skills are required

• Public Relations experience is a plus

• Proficient with Google apps (docs, sheets, ect.), social media, and computer programs such as Microsoft and Excel

• Bilingual and bi-literate applicants are encouraged

• Applicants with graphic design or video production experience are encouraged

 

Student will learn as a result of this experience:

Apart with from learning basic administrative practices (phone/email etiquette, project organization skills, sponsor/media and membership relations, and basic office management), in supporting NALIP’s communications department, intern will learn how to create and execute a communications strategy that is program and events based, while adhering to our organization's mission and branding.  As a NALIP staff team member, intern will close program understanding how to be a team player in a professional media arts environment.

 

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, 3 professional references and a writing sample to: [email protected]. The subject headline must include your name and Communications INTERN/VOLUNTEER.