Communications Internship

Duties - Communications Track news coverage relating to Progress Texas issue silos and Texas politics Pull media clips for Progress Texas as needed Help maintain press contacts lists Research and write original blog posts on Progress Texas issue silos and political news Assist with drafting social media content, including photos and videos Assisting with graphic creation Help carry out rapid response communications and digital grassroots engagement around breaking news Compensation & Time Commitment Interns will receive $15 per hour, with a flexible work schedule of 15-20 hours per week. Internships typically follow the academic schedule with a Fall, Spring and Summer internship available. Dates are flexible. Qualifications The ideal candidate will be: Committed to progressive issues and ideals Creative and willing to push the envelope Excellent at verbal and written communication Organized and detail-oriented in fast-paced work environment Have knowledge of digital platforms, including social media channels Hardworking, able to take charge of independent projects, and confident enough to proactively contribute to team issue campaigns