About Destination DC(DDC), the official destination marketing organization for the nation's capital, is a private, non-profit membership organization of 1,000 businesses committed to marketing the area as a premier global convention, tourism and special events destination with a special emphasis on the arts, cultural and historic communities. Visit washington.org for more information.

Join the team of outstanding professionals at DDC, open workplace culture focused on DEI and have fun promoting the city we love. Employees are currently working 2 to 3 days from home.

Position Summary

The Media Relations Intern will directly support the communications team's work to pitch and host journalists and generate positive editorial coverage of Washington, DC. The intern will gain dedicated experience across domestic, international and trade communications verticals.

Duties/Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To

Prepare media pitches with timely content including current events, holidays, F&B trends, museum exhibitions, etc.
Build media itineraries based on targeted pitches and angles
Create and update media lists using media software Cision
Upload PR member benefits (including media itineraries) into CRM software (Simpleview)
Draft content for quarterly journalist newsletter
Draft trade content for website and advertorials
Research editorial calendars for long-lead pitching
Assist with monthly and quarterly media in-kind reports
Assist with tracking and quantifying media coverage
Attend weekly company-wide and team meetings as well as monthly departmental meetings
Administrative tasks including press kit preparation and media gift deliveries
Research as needed
Audit internal press materials

Qualifications: Experience, Competencies, Education:

Completed at least one year of college; focus on communications or relevant coursework required
Strong written and oral communication skills
Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Demonstrated interest in the travel and tourism economy, enthusiasm for Washington, DC
Eagerness to learn from a team of dynamic, engaged professionals working to promote Washington, DC and its vital hospitality and travel and tourism economy
Must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19

Duration

Commitment of one semester is required. The internship may be continued for a second semester upon agreement
Interns must commit at least 15-20 hours per week to DDC; 2-3 days/week (DDC is currently working 2-3 days in the office)

Compensation

Course Credit plus Weekly Stipend of $200 or $18.00/hour
Destination DC will work with intern to complete the paperwork and reports necessary to obtain school credit

To Apply

Candidates should submit both a resume and a cover letter, saved together and uploaded as one file.

Apply on-line: www.washington.org/careers

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