Friday, October 8, 2010

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Communications Intern

(Washington, D.C., Hoover Building, Washington, DC)

Major/Field of Interest: Communications

SKILLS / CHARACTERISTICS NEEDED:

Resourceful
Verbal communication skills
Integrity
Articulate
Knowledge of the media
Organized
Dependable
Detail oriented
Writing skills

REQUIREMENTS:

U.S. Citizenship
Full-Time student status
Ability to pass Interim Security Screening

Part-time - 12-20 hrs

Cover letter & Resume

Duties include:

Assisting in the planning, organizing and execution of media campaigns for NOAA
Researching background information about news organization and reporters
Researching, developing and writing news releases about NOS ongoing research, special programs, products and services
Developing facts sheets, graphics and web material; fielding inquiries from both the news media and general public and directing them to appropriate public affairs specialists or experts
Assisting in news conference, interviews and special events; other duties as may be assigned.

Compensation: Salary/WageSummer - Paid / Spring & Fall - Credit

Hours per Week: Full Time, Part TimeFull time - summer / part-time in spring & fall

Duration: varies

Program Availability: Semester

Typical Application Deadline: January, May, September

Eligibility:

Must be a United States Citizen
Open to Sophomores

Web site: http://www.noaa.gov/media.html

Contact:

Scott Smullen, Deputy Director
Fax: (202) 482-3154
scott.smullen@noaa.gov

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