Description

Each intern can expect exposure to this organization's expanding outreach efforts that include traditional and new media. Based on each individual intern's goals and interests, tasks might include:
* Drafting releases and advisories
* Preparing for and staffing press events
* Researching reporters and outlets to target
* Maintaining media database
* Updating clips
* Other writing and research tasks assigned by the Directors of Communications and Marketing

This internship provides an excellent opportunity to make a contribution and to learn how a vibrant nonprofit raises public awareness that helps advance the organizations mission and goals.

Highlights

Would you like to have hands-on experience with a global nonprofit at the forefront of technology while making a difference in people's lives? This host employer uses innovative approaches to deliver the power of technology and information to low-income people, giving them valuable tools for building better lives. They help to bring broadband into the homes of low-income people, employ youth to train their community members to use technology effectively, and provide socially responsible media properties that offer a wealth of information of education, jobs, health care and other vital issues. Come intern at a company whose work has taken hold on 4 continents.

Qualifications

* You must be at least 19 years old.
* Placement should be in your field of study and you must have relevant course work/work experience in the field.
* You must be a US, Canadian or Australian citizen or already be in the US on a work/study visa.
* Excellent communication and research skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of HTML and/or AP style a plus.

Intern Types

• Communications
• Journalism

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

5,990

Program Fees Include:

* 8 Week Internship Placement (Monday - Friday Full-time)
* Shared accommodation in university student housing
* US-based program coordinator to prepare you for your program
* Professional seminars
* Several planned excursions
* Many optional events throughout program
* 24 hour emergency contact number

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Australian and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

8 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Global Experiences's Mission Statement

Global Experiences is the world leading provider of customized international internship programs. Dedicated to providing the most unique, affordable, and culturally-rich personal and professional programs available in the world today. Our years of experience and extensive network of committed international partners, coupled with our reputation as a premier global program provider, offers each of our customers unparalleled opportunities abroad. Our team is focused on devoting attention to the needs of each individual program participant to ensure the most rewarding and inspirational international experiences give you an Edge in Life!

Year Founded

2001