New Media Internship
Main Street Insider is a relatively new organization delivering insider political coverage from a grassroots, outsider perspective. Our goal is to provide an alternative news source to the out-of-touch corporate media; we maintain the independence to avoid political spin and develop context even when it challenges the Beltway conventional wisdom.
Position Description:
We seek enthusiastic and talented progressives who want to help advance such an alternative model of independent Capitol Hill coverage. The New Media Intern will compile and update the congressional committee schedule each week, assist in production of our 90 Second Summaries video series, cover congressional hearings on occasion and perform other tasks as needed.
This is a great opportunity for recent college graduates or current grad students interested in learning what happens in Washington on a day-to-day basis. The ideal amount of time for this internship is 15-25 hours/week. If you wish to work more, we can assign additional tasks that best suit your qualifications. The internship can start immediately, and we are open to either temporary or open-ended positions. This internship is unpaid, but there is a genuine opportunity to grow with the organization.
Qualified candidates should possess:
- Superior research, writing, and interpersonal communication skills;
- Your own computer and internet access (laptop preferred);
- Impeccable attention to detail;
- Proficiency with Google Calendar, Facebook, Twitter and Wordpress required. Social media experience in a political context preferred;
- Must have knowledge of general HTML code and familiarity with standard blog formats, including SoapBlox (this will not be included in training, interns will be expected to post our content on various blogs);
- Strong academic background, preferably with a focus in political science, public policy, journalism/communications or a related field;
- A healthy passion for social and economic justice and a desire to make a difference;
- A strong understanding of the American political landscape. This means you should be able to explain, among other things, why Republicans are grinding the Senate to a virtual halt;
- Video editing ability is a plus.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to info@mainstreetinsider.org