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Jobs
August 25, 2010
Bronx River Alliance seeks Media and Communications Intern
The Bronx River Alliance has several means by which we communicate with our external audiences: media outreach, a website, an e-newsletter that we send out to 1300+ people, and a Twitter and Facebook account. We have also recently undergone a strategic communications evaluation and are looking for a dynamic, self-starter to help us carry out key recommendations from the assessment, as well as assist with our customary communications.
We seek a part-time intern for the fall 2010 semester for a paid internship.
Primary Duties:
• Perform media research and augment the Alliance’s media contact list
• Communicate with press regarding Bronx River events and activities
• Assist Communications Director in managing the organization’s external communications, particularly via our website (www.bronxriver.org), social media sites (Facebook and Twitter), and our e-newsletter. Develop other messages and communications tools as needed
Depending on experience and time, the intern will also have an opportunity to:
• Work with senior staff to develop media outreach strategy for 2011
• Facilitate a visioning session with staff and board
• Provide staff training in how to communicate with media
Qualifications/Special Skills/ Areas of Study
The ideal candidate will have:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong sense of the NYC and Bronx media environment. Ability to communicate effectively with reporters and train others to do the same.
• Familiarity with updating websites and social media sites, formatting and sending out e-newsletters to a mass list
• A high level of proficiency with computers, new media, and emerging technologies and be willing to learn new programs.
• Communications or journalism degree or coursework a plus. Graduate coursework preferred.
Please send resume and cover letter to Maggie Scott Greenfield, Deputy Director at Maggie.greenfield@parks.nyc.gov by September 6. View PDF.
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