- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary Range: Yes
- Sector: Non Profit
- Organization URL: http://www.cipe.org
- Experience: Internship
- Date Posted Jan-17-2012
Description
The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and journalists to build the civic institutions vital to a democratic society. CIPE’s key program areas include anti-corruption, advocacy, business associations, corporate governance, democratic governance, access to information, the informal sector and property rights, and women and youth.
This internship is an opportunity to gain experience in communications, list management, media, and outreach by supporting CIPE’s communications team. CIPE’s communications team provides direction and support for CIPE-wide communications as well as program-specific outreach. As CIPE identifies new audiences and maintains contact with its existing network, crafting the right message to reach the right group remains a key objective.
Tasks, in coordination with the communications director and communications team:
- Monitor media coverage of CIPE and CIPE’s partners and programs.
- Create and maintain a tracking system, log and database for CIPE current media coverage.
- Expand CIPE’s contact list(s) for traditional and new media outlets through research and information gathering.
- Track and analyze CIPE’s media outreach.
- Work to further develop and connect CIPE target audiences with appropriate contact lists; update lists for specific audiences (including media) to streamline outreach process.
- Other communications and outreach tasks as assigned by the communications team, including writing, editing, and other communications support.
Qualifications
Candidates should be enthusiastic about international development and democracy and about communications and outreach activities. An undergraduate student or young professional in communications or international studies preferred, but others are also encouraged to apply. Impeccable organizational skills are required, as well as an ability to work with a team and develop a strong strategy. Familiarity with Leadership Directories, international press and media, and media outreach preferred. Foreign language skills are desirable.
The position entails a minimum 20 hours per week during the summer at CIPE’s headquarters in Washington, DC; exact days and hours are negotiable. This is an unpaid internship, though a small stipend will be provided to cover transportation.
Contact Details
- Contact: Tamara Noel
- Telephone: 2025074069
- Email: TNoel@cipe.org
Application Instructions
Please send a cover letter, résumé, and one-page statement of interest to: jobs@cipe.org, subject line: LAST NAME communications/media intern. No phone calls please.
CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
