Communications Writer/Researcher Intern,Job from Pact,USA

Post:Communications Writer/Researcher Intern
Job
from Pact
Career categories:    Information/Communications

Country:    United States of America

City:    Washington DC

Organisation:    Pact


Job years of experience:    0-3 years

Job type:    Internship
Position Summary: The Writer/Researcher Intern produces various stories and documents about Pact and its work for internal and external audiences.

The Intern will research programmatic documents for interesting examples of Pact’s work around the world and may interview Pact colleagues and partners for additional information, producing web features, blogs, social media posts and other material for Pact’s Communications Department.

This is a non-paid, temporary position.

Pact employees embrace the following core values as representatives of the institution:
 • all people have a right to participate in decisions affecting their lives;
 • gender equity is mandatory for social transformation;
• resources are allocated in a transparent manner, guided by accountability to our clients and Pact’s role as steward of resources intended for the poor;
• diversity in background, gender and age strengthen our capacity to be wise managers of public and private funds;
 • teamwork and collaboration shape our day-to-day working relationships;
 • innovation and risk taking to achieve impact and broad scalable results drive strategic priorities;
 • gathering and sharing information are primary roles for all employees;
• staff growth and advancement are a priority, including training and professional skills building to increase knowledge and competence and to stay abreast of new developments, especially in technology;
• a healthy balance between work and life outside of work must be maintained for work satisfaction and fulfillment .

Specific Duties and Responsibilities may include:
 • Regularly mining programmatic reports to donors for interesting information, data and success stories for review with Communications Manager to make selections for further development;
 • Writing web features, blog and social media posts as well as for print collateral such as annual report;
 • Writing and editing copy for product/service packages on components of Pact’s work (i.e., natural resources management, governance, etc.)
• “Cover” in-house presentations involving subject-matter experts for external reports;
 • Write press releases and follow up with media;
 • Participating in team and departmental meetings and initiatives;
 • Other tasks as they arise.

Qualifications required:
• Self-starter and independent worker who can also work well as a team member;
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills;
• Excellent writing and editing skills;
 • Strong computer skills: proficiency in word processing;
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks;
 • Strong interest in international development, journalism and digital media.

Education and Experience required:
 • Progress towards a higher degree in international development, regional studies, program management or related field, or equivalent experience required;
 • Experience in a developing country context strongly preferred;
• Knowledge of journalism principles and digital media;
 • English fluency required.

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/
How to apply:
Closing date: 12 Jul 2013
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