MarComm Intern
Join the only international nonprofit dedicated solely to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans. Oceana’s campaigns are directed at achieving measurable policy changes to prevent the irreversible collapse of ocean life. Results are achieved through science, law, advocacy, organizing public support, and communications.
Oceana is looking for immediate assistance from a motivated individual to assist its public relations efforts. The intern will work in its Marketing and Communications (MarComm) department to help gather organizational press through high profile media outlets. The intern would also assist Oceana’s e-activism team by doing promotions that lead to online member acquisition, search engine optimization and increased web traffic.
Oceana’s MarComm intern will work closely with its Communications Specialist in executing a variety of promotional projects including Oceana’s website re-launch, a public service announcement campaign and Oceana’s end-of-year holiday fundraising program. The successful applicant will spend a considerable portion of their time doing media tracking and reporting, outreach calls, emails and web updates. Other opportunities will be available to candidates who exhibit greater experience in this field.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidates should possess:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in communications and/or marketing
Outreach experience
Excellent research, writing, and phone/email communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team effort
Energy, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to learn
Ability to work independently on discrete projects
An interest in environmental issues
Oceana prefers that interns be available to work 40 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks. Stipends are available. Oceana also accepts interns who receive academic credit for their internship. Both recent graduates and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and a brief description of your interests to Oceana, Inc., via e-mail (resumes@oceana.org) subject line: MarComm Internship; fax (202-833-2070) or mail 1350 Connecticut Avenue NW, 5th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036. Applications are continuously accepted.
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