Smithsonian Public Affairs Intern Job Listing at The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) in Washington, DC

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ABOUT TSA
The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) advances the Smithsonian Institutions mission to increase and diffuse knowledge through life-enriching educational and cultural experiences inspired by the Smithsonians research and collections for DC-region students, families, and adults, and for learning communities nationwide.

INTERN DUTIES
Coordinate monthly press mailings
Maintain schedule of calendar submissions to local media
Fulfill press requests
Contact media to relay program information
Compile publicity reports detailing media coverage
Update and maintain media lists
Research additional media outlets and organizational contacts via Internet
Draft press releases and public service announcements
Assist with social media outreach
Some general office duties including fax and copies

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Writing media material to a professional draft level
Interacting with members of the press
Social media account management
Media list building with public relations software, Cision
Pitching to media
Preparing publicity reports

SEASONS
Spring (Jan May), Summer (Jun Aug) & Fall (Sep - Dec)

TIME COMMITMENT
Hours flexible; 1 full semester

SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday, timing flexible

COMPENSATION
All TSA Internships are unpaid and housing is not provided. College credit may be granted, but must be coordinated in advance with the intern's university/college.

TO APPLY
Complete the online application at http://intern.si.edu/. Click on the link for the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment System (SOLAA). Questions can be directed to the Intern Coordinator at TSAInternships@si.edu or 202.633.8641.

APPLICATION DEADLINES
Spring October 1
Summer February 1
Fall July 1

If you have any questions, please contact:
Ms. Meg Smolinski
Intern Coordinator
1100 Jefferson Drive SW - Suite 3077
PO Box 23293
Washington DC 20026-3293
TSAInternships@si.edu
Phone: 202-633-8641
Fax: 202-633-8909

For more information about internships with The Smithsonian Associates go to: http://residentassociates.org/ticketing/internships/start.aspx