CLASP seeks a Digital Media Intern to support the communications team on all digital channels, in particular our Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn presence, analytics, and website maintenance.

This intern will report to our Communications Associate and work closely with the Chief of Communications, Chief of Staff, and broader communications team on key functions, and work collaboratively with CLASP team members in the United States, Kenya, India, Europe, Indonesia and elsewhere.

The ideal candidate will have experience communicating for the climate, renewable energy, and/or international development sectors. A high degree of organization, experience implementing a process, knowledge of digital tools, and experience using a contacts management software (contacts database) is necessary. High-quality writing and storytelling skills are essential for success in this role, as well as understanding and conveying complex topics. Experience with website content management systems, graphic design, data visualizations, and other software is preferred. The candidate will have an eye for process and collaboration as they inform results, good judgement, and be poised, discrete, and intrinsically motivated.

Responsibilities

Social Media Channels

LinkedIn: In line with the CLASP brand, increase CLASP’s LinkedIn presence and engagement; work closely with the communications team to develop and plan content; improve the description and imagery of CLASP on LinkedIn.
Twitter: Improve the visual collateral of CLASP’s Twitter and maintain language & style in accordance with our brand; support content updates and scheduling as needed and integrate new photography and videos into CLASP’s twitter feed.
YouTube: Develop a plan for regularly communicating about our videos via other social media channels; continue uploads to channel and other regular platform maintenance.

Photography: Support the expansion of our photography library, collecting visuals that center people and appliances. Use subscription services or free outlets such as Shutterstock, Creative Commons, UnSplash, Climate Visuals, etc. Confirm permissions; label and organize the photography for ease of use.

Media Tracking: Update and maintain mentions of CLASP in media.

Website: Work with the communications team to support content upload and tagging on the CLASP and sub-brand websites. Provide support in updating and organizing written content, finding appropriate photography and other updates as needed.

Analytics: Support the maintenance and updating of a monthly dashboard of communications team activities and metrics, drawing from Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google Analytics, Zoho Campaigns, etc.

CLASP Brand: Support the communications team in aligning outputs with the CLASP brand. This will include supporting program outputs (i.e., reports and presentations) in advanced formatting and language guidance.

Editorial Calendar: Work with the communications team to maintain the editorial calendar and find opportunities for digital outreach (e.g., events, International days, UN COPs, etc.)

Newsletter: Support formatting for bi-monthly newsletters through Zoho Campaigns.

Qualifications

1-2 years professional or intern experience supporting communications, digital media, and/or administrative support in a research, non-profit, advocacy or academic environment.
Experience in climate, energy access, renewable energy and/or international development sectors preferred.
Working toward completion of or completed a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., international relations, communications, environmental management, marketing and/or English language and literature with focus / experience in any of the above) preferred.
Excellent organizational skills; ability to develop a process through conversation and iteration and communicate it effectively.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; exceptional written and spoken English a must.
International experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with and through others to achieve results.
Demonstrated experience and success working remotely.
Ability to work from the big picture to the small details.
Strong interpersonal and listening skills.

The internship will be paid at a rate of $22 per hour, before taxes. Class credit may be available and will be provided in accordance with your university’s policy. This is a full-time position that can be based in places where CLASP is already legally registered: D.C., Maryland, Virginia, New York, or Massachusetts.

The Application Process

The internship is one semester in length, at max 6 months; the end date is flexible and can be extended based on need and availability.

While full-time internships are preferred, this position is also open for part-time applicants (20 hours per week at a minimum). Therefore, applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. In your cover letter, please indicate your availability (hours/week) and timeframe (desired start/end dates).

When you apply, we kindly ask you to remove your schools from your resume. There is no need to reformat your resume and leave your degree as is; simplify it to “B.A. Economics,” for example. Just remember to remove any undergraduate and graduate school name references where possible. This “bias-reduced” process is aimed at opening this opportunity to more candidates, reviewing applicants on performance assessments instead of resume proxies (e.g., where you went to school).

To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a resume and cover letter via email. Please direct all applications and inquiries to clasp1999@gmail.com. Please make the subject line of your email “Digital Media Intern [Your Name]”, for example: Digital Media Intern John Smith.

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