Peace Coprs Press Intern
The Peace Corps Press Office is looking for a student majoring in public affairs, communications, or journalism for a paid internship position starting this summer.
This is your chance to:
- See your story ideas become reality
- Increase your portfolio of written articles, press releases, etc.
- Learn how a press office operates
- Acquire knowledge on how an international organization works
- Earn academic credit for your internship experience
As a Press Office Intern you will have the chance to:
- Write press releases for media distribution and the Peace Corps Web site
- Write profile stories on Volunteers serving around the world
- Assist in pitching stories to regional, national, or specialty media
- Assist with the design and layout of a full color newsletter for Peace Corps volunteers
- Search, review and archive news clippings on the Peace Corps
- Put together press kits for reporters and special events
- Fulfill the requests of media and the public through mailing press kits, faxing press releases, updating fact sheets, answering inquiries, and other responsibilities
These are just a few ways you can gain press/international experience and help spread the word about the Peace Corps’ 47-year old mission and the grass-roots development work of Volunteers in 74 countries, working in the areas of education, youth outreach, and community development; business development; agriculture and environment; health and HIV/AIDS; and information technology.
You must be able to work 20-30 hours a week. Graduate students preferred. Working hours are designed to accommodate student class schedules. The intern will report to the Press Relations and Publications Specialist and will work on projects for the Press Director and Deputy Press Director within the Peace Corps Press Office.
If interested, please send your resume, cover letter and a short writing sample to: pressoffice@peacecorps.gov
