Global Communications and Media Relations Internship Position at MENA Pacs
ABOUT MENA PACS:
Mena PACS is an international collaboration management company offering PMO and digital platform tools to global aid agencies throughout the Middle East and North African (MENA). In addition to technical tools, AMENA PACs offer studies and country analysis assessments & risk mitigation tools to for-profit and nonprofit organizations. MENA PACs work in conflict and high-risk zones at the community level and with national and regional governments, focusing on connecting top-down and bottom-up initiatives.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Global Communications and Media Relations department focuses on maximizing the presence of CFR in print, broadcast, and online media outlets and on promoting CFR's roster of products, which includes on-the-record events, CFR books, Council Special Reports, Task Force reports working papers, online publications and interactive features, and Foreign Affairs articles. The department also uses to ensure that CFR experts are visible in the news media.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):
° Helping to draft press releases and media advisories
° Fielding public inquiries about CFR and media requests for experts
° Tracking and recording media mentions of CFR publications and Foreign Affairs
° Assisting staff and press at on-the-record events and other projects as needed
° Compile daily foreign policy op-eds
QUALIFICATIONS:
° Undergraduate or graduate student majoring in communications, journalism, international relations, or related field
° Students should have completed the equivalent of four semesters of college coursework (not including A.P. classes in high school) by the time they begin an internship
° Previous experience is a plus
° Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and media monitoring services preferred
° Ability to multitask and work well collectively in a fast-paced environment
° Good organizational skills and attention to details
POSITION CONSIDERATIONS:
· This is an unpaid internship.
· Externship, internship, and college credits & mentorships eligible
· Minimum commitment of three-months – up to one year
· French and Arabic languages are desired
· This is a remote/teleworking position (occasional travel might be required)
· A minimum of 25 hours - up to 40 hours/ week
· Multiple time zones working hours
· Starts immediately – acceptance on a rolling basis