About GLAAD

As the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, GLAAD is at the forefront of accelerating acceptance to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation that leads to cultural change. For over 35 years, GLAAD has been a dynamic media force rewriting the script for LGBTQ acceptance. Our work tackles tough issues that shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. 

The work of GLAAD is a campaign-style work environment that operates on a breaking news cycle; there is always a high level of energy and rapid activity for everyone in the organization; preparing for the next events/activities to accomplish our important media advocacy work, challenging anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, and changing hearts and minds about our need for full equality. Staff members are expected to consciously and continuously promote the mission, values, programs, and impact of the organization when presented with opportunities for participating in membership development and reaching out to personal connections on behalf of GLAAD.

GLAAD operates with support from foundations, corporations, and individuals from every corner of the United States. Our highly skilled team of more than 60 staff works out of our Headquarters in New York, Los Angeles, and Remote Employees. 

The Opportunity

The GLAAD News and Rapid Response intern will coordinate, create and amplify informative, engaging and innovative shareable content on GLAAD channels. This role will hold opportunities to report, draft and edit full news pieces as well as social media promotion of the pieces.

 

Candidate Profile | Competencies | Personal Qualities

 

Responsibilities

  • Will work closely with the News Team and GLAADs Digital Director to identify and elevate GLAAD-generated content, content from equality partners, and news media and original source content (hearings, interviews, live events).

  • Will draft copy in GLAAD voice and style and design compelling accompanying visuals.

  • Will monitor social media to identify content related to LGBTQ people and draft posts with GLAAD resources and suggested social copy. 

  • Will suggest and potentially execute innovative social collaborations to expand GLAAD news brand.

  • Performs all other related duties as assigned

  • This is a remote role, but if located in NYC, it will be hybrid and may, at times, function out of the NYC office location. 

  • Mandatory workshop sessions will be scheduled. Interns must attend these events. If they cannot participate, they should connect with their managers. 

  • Daily check-ins with News Team members, weekly 1:1 meeting with team leadership.

Qualifications

  • Start Date: Tuesday, February 20th, End Date: Friday, May 31st

  • Availability to work up to 30 hours a week 

  • Sharp and snappy writer for social media copy (brief, engaging, accurate, positive)

  • Familiarity with all social platforms and GLAAD content

  • Proficient with Google suite 

  • Experience with Canva and Photoshop a plus but not required

  • Professional demeanor and appearance

  • Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines, and desire to be a self-starter

  • Ability to work under pressure with tight turnaround

  • Initiative for motivation and problem-solving

  • Inclusivity is a vital part of GLAAD’s work. The skills necessary to create a more diverse and inclusive environment are a plus. 

Education

  • The ideal candidate is anyone interested in working with us, a recent graduate or an undergraduate/graduate student in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, digital media, or other related fields.

New Knowledge & Skills Intern Will Learn & Compensation 

  • Knowledge and guided experience in identifying LGBTQ news stories and determining the essence of stories for the best possible promotion opportunities 

  • Social content creation and clips to showcase writing and design capabilities

  • Experience in a fast-paced news environment and advocacy awareness

  • An overall stipend of approximately $6K for 30 hours or $5K for 20 hours and a possibility of hybrid in-person workdays if based in NYC

 

GLAAD Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

GLAAD is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, height and weight, or other personal characteristics as may be protected by applicable law. 

Commitment to Diversity: 

GLAAD was established with the premise that expanding diversity within the organization enhances the work experience and furthers the understanding of the entire mission that GLAAD is based upon. An atmosphere of civility and mutual respect towards difference is indispensable to the work process and enables the free interchange of ideas that is the basis of a successful organization. These differences may be cultural, ethnic, religious, intellectual, ideological, or political. Each of these qualities is integral to the identity we form as individuals, and all are essential to creating a vibrant workforce here at GLAAD composed of individuals with unique perspectives and backgrounds. GLAAD has committed itself to a workforce of inclusion, respect for difference, and fairness, and guarantees the same rights to all its employees to ensure the fullest degree of success within the organization.

GLAAD is also committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, height and weight, or other personal characteristics as may be protected by applicable law. We especially encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including LGBTQ people, women, people of color, and people with disabilities. 

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