Communications Internship
APPLY BY MAY 5.
With a diverse set of clients – non-profit advocacy groups, labor unions, and progressive ballot measures—Telegraph (www.telegraphpr.com) provides advice on messaging and political strategy, creates advertising, and works with the press to create compelling stories for our clients.
Working with our team, Telegraph’s Intern will support our work on a broad range of clients. This individual will apply their superb research, writing, organization, and creative skills to meet the varied needs of our clients.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor print and broadcast media for relevant political or client-related news
- Produce clip reports for our clients
- Organize and staff community events and public hearings as needed
- Conduct research related to organizations and their activities
- Maintain our media contact database
- Write talking points for television and political clients
- Accompany the firm’s staff during client meetings as appropriate
Perform other duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified candidates will be enrolled in a 4-year college, or will be a recent graduate. A focus on or interest in political science, public policy, or communications, as well as a demonstrated commitment to being part of the political process, are highly desirable traits. To be considered for this position, candidates must be available for a minimum of 20 hours a week for a set schedule, that includes our Monday morning staff meeting. The position will begin around June 1, 2023 and will end around September 1, 2023.
COMPENSATION:
This position will pay $20 per hour on a bi-monthly basis. It does not include medical or retirement benefits. College credit may be available but it is up to you to handle the appropriate paperwork.
LOCATION:
Telegraph is a fully remote firm with in-person meetings occasionally in the San Francisco Bay Area.
CONTACT:
Please submit a resume and cover letter by 4pm PT May 5, 2023 to Alexandra Banash at alexandra@telegraphpr.com to be considered for this position.
No phone calls please. Resumes and cover letters in PDF format are highly preferred.