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Communications Intern

at Jobisite in New York

Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), which shared in the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997, is a U.S.-based international advocacy organization working at the intersection of medicine, science, and law. With a global network of thousands of medical, scientific, and legal experts, PHR uses the power of medical and scientific evidence to document human rights and humanitarian law violations and prevent abuses, protect survivors, and promote justice and universal human rights for all.

Building upon its highly respected place in the field, and supported by a committed and talented team, PHR seeks a Communications Intern.

Location: Remote

Reports to: Senior Manager, Media Strategy

Organizational Overview

Physicians for Human Rights was founded in 1986 by five physicians who were united in the belief that health professionals, with their specialized skills, ethical duties, and credible voices, are uniquely positioned to prevent harm and promote respect for human rights. Since its founding, PHR has built a long and distinguished record of accomplishment by conducting groundbreaking investigations and advocacy, in concert with strategic partners.

PHR’s approach includes extensive documentation of the use of illegal and inhumane weapons in armed conflicts, attacks on civilians, and the physical and psychological impacts of torture and sexual violence as a weapon of war. Other core activities include protecting the rights of those seeking asylum in the United States, the human rights implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, and halting attacks on medical facilities and frontline health professionals.

Internship Description

The communications internship is ideal for a student seeking a hands-on opportunity to work on media relations, online communications, and research and publications. The intern will work as an integral part of PHR’s communications team to help with materials and messaging for PHR’s mission and work.

The communications intern will attend departmental and staff meetings, as well as regular learning and social events with other interns and staff from PHR to round out his/her learning experience and complement PHR-provided career mentoring.

Starting this summer, PHR will offer stipends to student interns. The specific stipend amount will be determined by the average number of hours worked by the intern per week. Details will be further provided during the interview process.

Duties and Responsibilities

Track relevant news stories on human rights violations around the world
Research, write, proofread, and copy-edit social media, blog posts, web content, newsletter articles, press releases, and other communications materials
Run reports and use to track website traffic and online ad campaigns
Track PHR’s media coverage and compile and organize media lists
Research journalists and outlets covering topics and regions related to PHR’s work

Qualifications and Experience:

Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program of study specializing in communications, journalism, international relations, or other relevant major
Interest in communications work in a nonprofit setting
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to facilitate a project from start to finish
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and professionally
Mature judgment, confidentiality, and capacity to work independently
Sense of humor a plus

Location and Hours

The intern will be based entirely due to PHR’s evaluation of coronavirus health risks. We welcome applications from candidates located out of state. Hours can be flexible to accommodate different types of schedules. The internship will commence in June with at least an eight-week commitment.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume, to resumes@phr.org. Include “Communications Intern, Summer 2022” in the subject line. Please include in your cover letter the number of weekly hours you would be able to commit to the internship.
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