Apply Now: Media Specialist Intern

Available Position: Media Specialist Intern

(with possibility of leading to compensated, full-time position)

i-ACT’s Media Specialist assists the team in related web-based and graphic support. They develop and maintain websites, create media and graphics for projects and campaigns, and help generate creative ideas for all things that relate to our work. This is a volunteer position with the possibility of future compensation. We are looking for someone to give 5-10 hours per week with some of this being at i-ACT’s office in Hermosa Beach, CA.

Responsibilities:

1. Work with our team to develop and implement multi-media elements for campaigns and projects

2. Develop, maintain, and improve websites for i-ACT and relevant projects

3. Attend weekly team and project meetings

4. Provide input into the direction of the campaigns, projects, and the organization

Required Qualifications:

1. B.A. (or currently pursuing) in any relevant field including graphic design, web, media, public relations

2. Knowledge of website development using WordPress

3. Created innovative graphics and multi-media elements for projects/campaigns

4. Must be able to work individually and as a team to complete tasks on time

5. Clear and effective communication skills

6. Ability to work closely with diverse individuals and organizations

7. Strong problem solving skills, flexibility, and creativity

8. Commitment to using multi-media to support human rights

9. Willingness to learn new things that move i-ACT and our projects forward

Desired Qualifications

1. Experience with website metrics, SEO, and google ads

2. Video experience

3. Experience with international affairs, genocide, mass atrocities, human rights education

4. Has traveled or has the desire to travel internationally

To apply, please send a cover letter addressing why you are interested, a resumé, and a multi-media (video, website, logos and other graphics, social media campaign) sample to Katie-Jay Scott ktj@iact.ngo with ‘Media Specialist’ in the subject line. You can download the pdf of this announcement here.

i-ACT empowers individuals within communities, institutions, and governments to take personal responsibility to act on behalf of those affected by genocide, mass atrocities, and crimes against humanity. We succeed by implementing on-the-ground sports, education, and technology projects and leading advocacy efforts here in the U.S. i-ACT is a global team dedicated to putting a face on the numbers of dead, dying, and displaced while creating mutually enriching relationships between those in danger and those willing and able to act, fostering a new culture of participation.

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