Communications Intern

ABOUT OUTRIGHT ACTION INTERNATIONAL

Founded in 1990, Outright Action International strives to help lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) people live safer, healthier, and more empowered lives worldwide. With staff in 16 countries and global headquarters in New York City, Outright documents human rights violations, helps resource LGBTIQ movements and allies, and advocates for the rights of LGBTIQ people.

Outright is currently seeking an intern to work with our Communcations team. Communications interns will gain hands-on experience in non-profit communications work, including media relations, message development, publication and media outlet monitoring, media production, editing, and translation. Responsibilities will vary according to departmental needs but may include: monitoring news outlets; editing web communications, and reports; writing articles; generating content for Outright's website or social media channels and external sources; conducting research for digital media strategy and target audiences; social media-related activities; or planning events.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Distributing digital media for online marketing and social platforms
• Supporting digital marketing, search engine optimization, planning and analysis
• Researching key topics for press releases
• Coordinating with the team to create graphics, blog posts, and more.
• Ideal candidates are undergraduate or graduate students with a demonstrated academic and/or extracurricular interest in social justice, human rights, and/or LGBTIQ issues with strong writing abilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in digital media for school or other newspaper in order to produce short articles on Outright issues with subject guidance,
• Information synthesis and copy-editing skills
• Research experience, as needed for opinion pieces, infographics, press releases
• Interest in/familiarity with global media
• Experience in graphic/web design and media making a plus
• Experience in videography/photography a plus

Individuals with a particular interest in non-profit communications as well as individuals with spoken or written proficiency in multiple languages are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply via BambooHR at this link. (https://outrightinternational.bamboohr.com/careers/69). At this link, you will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume. Outright is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. People of color, transgender/gender-variant individuals, and individuals from the Global South are strongly encouraged to apply. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Please do not call.