Urban Agenda Communications Internship

 Urban Agenda is an action-oriented public-policy,
research, and advocacy organization dedicated to
building a stronger and more diverse labor movement
and a socially, environmentally, and economically just
New York City.  To achieve these goals, we connect the
labor movement and other social-justice organizations
to create and push for progressive public policy.

 Urban Agenda seeks a motivated, self-starter to
continue building the organization’s communications
infrastructure.  The intern will work closely with the
Communications and Development Associate to do the
following:


  Monitor Labor, Environment, Social Justice and
Ethnic media sources for op-ed opportunities
  Write press releases and opinion pieces
  Write original content for the website
  Research various topics for use in various
informational pieces
  Proof and edit material as needed
  Maintain the media database and media files
  Assemble media materials when needed

 The desired candidate will have the following
qualifications:


  Excellent writing skills
  Strong interpersonal and communication skills
including the ability to work with people
  Detail-oriented
  Well-organized
  Familiar with the issues that are important to the
organization
  Knowledge of state and local politics in New York is
a plus

 To apply please send your CV and a cover letter to
[log in to unmask] with the subject line
“Communications Intern”.  Intern stipend will be
provided.



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