Media & Public Relations Intern
Food & Water Watch is a national, nonprofit membership organization that mobilizes regular people to build political power to move bold and uncompromised solutions to the most pressing food, water, and climate problems of our time. FWW uses grassroots organizing, media outreach, public education, research, policy analysis, and litigation to protect people’s health, communities, and democracy from the growing destructive power of the most powerful economic interests. We all need safe food, clean water, and a livable climate.
Food & Water Watch is currently seeking a Media & Public Relations Intern for the Public Affairs Department of Food & Water Watch.
The intern will report to the Director of Media and Public Relations and will work with other staff on the Public Affairs team. The intern will work to support the development of our digital asset management (DAM) system. Primary responsibilities will be working with the Senior Graphic Design Lead to prepare photos and videos for upload into our DAM. This is a part-time temporary position from approximately Sept 16 – November 1, 2024.
Applicants should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to the social and environmental justice mission of Food & Water Watch.
Compensation: Up to $25/Hourly for 10-15 hours weekly
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Use the process developed by the Senior Graphic Design Lead.
- Resize and/or crop, convert color space, and export multiple file formats for image files.
- Upload final prepared files to a shared location for review and/or direct uploading of files to a secure DAM system.
Office Location: While FWW has physical offices in Washington D.C., New York, NY, New Brunswick, NJ, and Ventura, CA, this position is approved for remote work if desired. All staff are working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Food & Water Watch is committed to the health and safety of its staff members. Moreover, FWW, as an organization, promotes science-based policy. Science clearly shows that unvaccinated populations drive the spread of the coronavirus and the emergence of new variants, and that unvaccinated people are more likely to contract COVID and experience severe symptoms. Effective immediately, prospective new staff members are required to provide proof of vaccination or request a waiver as a condition of their offer of internship.
QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires someone who is organized and has attention to detail.
Computer Skills: An individual should be able to work in a Mac-based computerized environment with internet access and have adequate knowledge of email, internet and spreadsheet software; in particular proficiency with Excel and OneDrive. Prior experience with basic image editing (using Preview, Photoshop, or other similar image editing software is preferred. A thorough understanding of file metadata uses and best practices is preferred, but interested and technologically savvy persons with a willingness to learn should also apply. Students studying library science, digital collection management, digital asset (media) management and/or digital content management are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript and three references as a single PDF to sgladstone@fwwatch.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
We will review your application and if we feel that your knowledge, skills & abilities are potentially a good match for our organization, we will be in contact with you. Food & Water Watch (FWW) strives for a diverse work environment and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Food & Water Watch (FWW) is committed to the health and safety of its staff members. Moreover, FWW, as an organization, promotes science-based policy. Science clearly shows that unvaccinated populations drive the spread of the coronavirus and the emergence of new variants and that unvaccinated people are more likely to contract COVID and experience severe symptoms. Effective immediately, prospective new staff members are required to provide proof of vaccination or request a waiver as a condition of their offer of employment.