- Location:
- Washington, D.C., DC
- Sector:
- Non Profit
- Organization URL:
- http://www.layalina.tv
- Experience:
- Internship
- Date Posted
- Aug-27-2011
Description
Layalina is seeking an unpaid Editorial Intern to receive training and hands-on experience in research, article writing, fact checking, and television production. Interns will leave with a complex understanding of press freedom infringements, technological media advancements, and public diplomacy efforts in the Arab world. Interns who distinguish themselves in their editorial duties will have the opportunity to interact with foreign diplomats and international journalists.
Duties include:
- Research news outlets for applicable stories.
- Write grammatically correct, non-partisan articles.
- Contribute to the editorial discussion.
- Assist staff in writing grant proposals and in coordinating fundraising outreach to foundations, individuals, and corporations.
- Conduct fundraising research.
- Write short feature stories.
- Draft and distribute correspondence and written materials including meeting notes.
- Plan logistical support for staff, Board, and fundraising meetings.
- Help coordinate all aspects of development, production and post-production of Layalina's television programs.
Background: Layalina Productions, Inc. is a non-profit, private sector corporation that develops and produces Arabic-language television programming for airing on existing Arab satellite networks. Layalina's original productions address the misconceptions and negative stereotypes about the United States, its people, culture, and policies through entertaining and educational productions that are culturally appropriate. Through its programs, Layalina aims to present a new vision of the United States and its values to the Arab world, in their vernacular.
Qualifications
B.A./B.S. degree preferred. Outstanding junior and senior standing undergraduate students will be considered. Office work experience required in public relations/marketing and/or fundraising in the non-profit and/or private sector. Strong writing and editorial skills. Word processing, spreadsheet, and database management experience. Strong organizational and communication skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to work independently and multi-task. Interest in promoting greater understanding between the U.S. and the Arab Middle East. Photoshop, web design, and grant writing experience, as well as Arabic-language, considered a plus.
Contact Details
- Contact:
- Luke Stets
- Telephone:
- 2027767761
- Email:
- info@layalina.tv
Application Instructions
Application Instructions: Please send resumé, cover letter, and list of references by email to lstets@layalina.tv. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
NO CALLS PLEASE.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please advise that this internship is unpaid.
For more information about Layalina Productions, please visit www.layalina.tv.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Apply by: Rolling basis
