Online Journalism Internship - Spring 2012 Job Listing at Campaign for America's Future in Washington, DC

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Online Journalism Internship

Who We Are
Campaign for Americas Future (along with its sister organization Institute for Americas Future) is a strategy center for the progressive movement -- promoting an agenda to enhance prosperity and opportunity for all Americans. The Campaign for America's Future (CAF) is a center for ideas and action that works to build an enduring majority for progressive change. The Campaign advances a progressive economic agenda and a vision of the future that works for the many, not simply the few. The Campaign is leading the fight for America's priorities for good jobs and a sustainable economy, and for strengthening the safety net. We focus on kitchen-table concerns such as, retirement security, living wages, strong infrastructure, fair trade and clean energy. For more information, please visit our website at www.OurFuture.org.

The Opportunity
Campaign for Americas Future (CAF) and Institute for Americas Future (IAF) seek an Online Journalism Intern who is a well-organized, energetic team player with a commitment to and interest in progressive issues. We are looking for a talented and creative undergraduate or graduate student to help us push for an economy that works for working people. Interning with CAF/IAF is a great way to gain real world experience that could lead to a career in issue advocacy, public policy, public relations or many other public interest fields.

What Youll Do
oCompose content for use on CAF/IAF web sites
oContribute to online mobilization efforts through social media and various other online outlets
oInput data and utilize data from our constituent database
oMonitor online activity and buzz surround blog posts and assist in comment moderation
oConduct online research, including media tracking
oAssist with front desk/receptionist responsibilities

What Youll Have
oBackground in journalism, creative writing, or related fields
oKnowledge of contemporary political debates and issues
oBasic knowledge of HTML
oUnderstanding of online advocacy
oExcellent written communication skills
oCreativity and attention to detail
oKnowledge of basic photo editing software (such as Photoshop) and video editing software preferred
oExperience with content management systems a plus

To Apply
Please mail, email or fax your resume and a cover letter that indicates how you learned of the internship to:

Online Journalism Internship
Campaign for Americas Future
1825 K Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006
Fax: 202-955-5606
Email: jobs@ourfuture.org

The Campaign for Americas Future is an equal opportunity employer