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Communications Intern
Oceana
Marketing & Communications
Washington, DC, USA
Posted on Feb 21, 2025
The Communications Intern is responsible for tracking and circulating Oceana’s media coverage in the United States and internationally, conducting research, building media lists, and drafting and editing materials.
The intern ultimately helps Oceana’s communications team achieve their goals of increasing public awareness of Oceana and raising its profile among key audiences. The position requires someone who is detail-oriented, team-oriented, organized, interested in conservation issues, and familiar with news organizations.
Strong candidates for this position will be recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or related field. The Communications Intern reports to Oceana’s International Communications Manager. This position is full-time (40 hours/week) and based in Washington, DC.
Candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to be considered.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Track and report on Oceana’s U.S. campaign and international media coverage.
- Produce a daily morning media report summarizing Oceana’s global media hits.
- Draft reports to Oceana’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
- Maintain and update media lists.
- Draft and edit materials for Oceana’s Global Marketing and Communications department including blog posts, pitches, press releases, social media posts, and more.
- Perform research and other appropriate tasks for Oceana’s communications team as needed.
Job Requirements
Education and Work Experience:
- College student or recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or related field.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Motivated self-starter who takes initiative to complete tasks
- Journalism or media relations experience is a plus, but not required
- Familiarity with Meltwater (and/or other media tracking software) is a plus, but not required
- Interest in ocean conservation and Oceana’s campaigns is a plus
Required Competencies:
- Action Oriented: Makes things happen. Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Instills Trust: Is able to gain the confidence and trust of others by demonstrating honesty and authenticity, acting with integrity, being consistent and credible.
- Ensures Accountability: Follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same. Has a reputation of taking ownership and responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures.
- Effective Communication: Understands the value of effective communication. Can deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. Actively listens, checks for understanding, and adjusts content and style to meet the needs of different stakeholders.
- Customer Focus: Is skilled at anticipating customer needs (internal and external) and providing services that are beyond customer expectations. Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships.
Oceana’s U.S. offices operate on a hybrid schedule and staff are required to work from their assigned office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. With agreement between the employee and their supervisor, the employee may work from home Monday and Friday.
Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool. Please apply by March 14, 2025.