ABOUT THE ROLE
We seek a driven and enthusiastic Press Intern to join our Communications team. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting compelling and engaging content across various digital platforms. You will play a crucial role in effectively communicating our brand's message to our target audience. This is an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience and mentorship.
Position responsibilities:
Produce high-quality written content for email campaigns pages, ensuring accurate and error-free content
Develop engaging and informative blog posts that cover relevant topics, industry trends, and company news
Write compelling content for various website pages, including landing pages and project descriptions
Conduct thorough research on assigned topics, gather information from reliable sources, and conduct interviews to enhance the quality and depth of content
Review and edit content for clarity, grammar, style, and consistency, ensuring a high standard of quality before publication
Collaborate with the Communications Department to align content strategies and support promotional campaigns effectively
Further duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements:
Excellent Writing Skills - Proficient in crafting clear, concise, and engaging content with impeccable grammar, punctuation, and style
Research Skills - Ability to conduct thorough research and gather information from credible sources, ensuring accuracy and relevance in content creation
Attention to Detail - Meticulous approach to proofreading and editing, with a sharp eye for identifying errors and inconsistencies
Time Management - Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively
Collaboration and Communication - Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team, communicate ideas clearly, and accept constructive feedback
Preferred Requirements:
Enrolled in a Journalism, Communications, English, or related field of study
What We Offer:
The Press Intern’s main focus will be learning and applying the trade in a professional setting.
Learn or gain experience on Mail Chimp
Learn about the ins and outs of SEO and optimize high open and click-through rates for webpages and blogs
Write strong content pieces to add to your portfolio
Attend professional development workshops
Gain experience working in nonprofit organization that works hard and laughs hard
Hourly Commitment:
4-8 hours per week, with flexible start and end times to fit your schedule
If you are passionate about writing and have a desire to learn and grow, we encourage you to apply!
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
OTTA United is a youth-founded, youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission to organize powerful youth for an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future.
OTTA United values authenticity and passion. We play the role of coalition builders and mentors within our communities, sharing knowledge, resources, credit, and impact. And as a justice-oriented, impact-driven, and people-centered organization, our perspective grounds us with who we serve and the work we do while advancing our mission.
Applications are a two-way street. We make our values as an organization clear to you to make sure our team is the right fit—and we hope we are! Here are some things to keep in mind:
Our team values flexibility and taking initiative over structure and top-down delegation. This philosophy is not a good fit for all, so we want to be clear upfront. If you thrive in dynamic, open environments, this is the place for you.
We value meaningful impact and support. We seek to authentically serve both our audience and our team members alike.
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse group of people. These values are reflected in our hiring practices, decision-making, and programs.
Our team and organization are growth-minded and development-focused. We always have room to improve, at all levels of our organization!
Our organization promotes honesty, communication, and integrity. These values allow us to be an effective team.
We praise creativity and ingenuity. Nothing is more exciting than thinking outside of the box or challenging the status quo.
We prefer personability over professionalism, at least in internal settings.