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Communications Intern

Department: Communications

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
The communications intern assists in all aspects of the communications department, including briefing staff on daily news; organizing and distributing campaign news and clips; compiling and maintaining press lists; and assisting with drafting of press materials and communications research. The communications intern works closely with the communications director and deputy director.
 
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
  • Prepare daily press clips from national and periodicals including reading, copying, develop summary cover pages and distribution;
  • Download and distribute Wake Up Call, Hotline, House Race Hotline and Last Call;
  • Maintain and mail press kits;
  • Work with communications department to create and maintain press lists for press conferences and other events;
  • Assist with drafting of press materials and communications research;
  • Assist in the maintenance of video library, including updating video library database and fulfilling dub requests;
  • Assist in the maintenance of department files;
  • Distribute monthly and weekly periodicals, file when returned;
  • Assist with department mailings to reporters;
  • Provide general staff support to the communications department;
  • Provide organizational support as requested or necessary.
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