Communications Internship

The Innocence Project is seeking Communications Interns on a rolling basis. This is an unpaid internship.

The Innocence Project Communications Department is accepting applications for smart, energetic and resourceful interns. The department’s work focuses on strategic communications with the public and target audiences through media relations, publications, websites, etc. The communications intern will conduct some in-depth, issue-based research, assemble and maintain media contact lists and draft background memos, fact sheets and other materials. The intern’s general duties also involve some administrative work for the department, including filing media clips and internet research. Interns will not be involved in litigation or case work.

Required qualifications include:

•    Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
•    Basic clerical skills including scanning and faxing.
•    Excellent web research skills.
•    Excellent writing and editing skills.
•    A flexible, independent work style.
•    An interest in criminal justice issues and/or communications work for a non-profit organization.

Preferred qualifications include:

•    Experience with Photoshop, HTML, CSS
•    Video production and editing skills
•    Social media experience

The internship is based in our New York City office in lower Manhattan and requires a minimum commitment of at least two full days a week. However, the time frame and schedule are flexible. Letters of recommendation and documentation of internship for course credit can be provided upon completion.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. However, priority will be given to applications received by the provided deadlines.

Fall 2011 Internship
Program duration: September to December
Application Deadline: August 12

Spring 2012 Internship
Program duration: January to May
Application deadline: November 25

Summer 2012 Internship
Program duration: June to August
Application deadline: March 30

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to info@innocenceproject.org with the subject heading COMMUNICATIONS INTERN. Please indicate in your email subject line whether you are applying for the Spring, Summer or Fall term.