Job Description

Public & Media Relations Internship

Position Type: Internship, Part Time (20 hours per week), 6 months

Reports to: Director, Washington, DC

Stipend: Monthly stipend of $500-$750 (depending on commitment and degree level), academic credit available

Work Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC or Los Angeles (Culver City)

About Kidsave

For more than 25 years, Kidsave has worked to help older kids in foster care and orphans around the world find permanent, loving families. Through programs in the U.S., Ukraine, and Sierra Leone, we connect children with caring adults who become mentors, advocates, and family.

Position Overview

Kidsave is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Public & Media Relations Intern to join our communications team. This part-time internship offers practical experience in nonprofit media outreach, storytelling, and digital communications. The ideal candidate is passionate about using communications to make a difference for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and update Kidsave’s national and international media lists.
• Research and pitch stories about Kidsave’s programs in the U.S., Sierra Leone, and Ukraine.
• Produce a weekly media coverage digest for internal staff.
• Write press releases, media advisories, and short blog posts.
• Track and flag social media mentions about Kidsave and other child welfare organizations.
• Compile and organize photo and video libraries for media use and press requests.
• Support Meltwater media relations database management and reporting.
• Assist in monitoring Kidsave’s online presence and identifying media opportunities.
• Contribute to other communications and storytelling projects as needed.
• Research targets for Kidsave community outreach.

Education/Work Experience

• Must actively be enrolled in a college program (graduate or undergraduate) or have completed at least 2 years of related college coursework.
• Must have some writing experience outside of the classroom (creative blogging, school newspaper, etc.).
• Must have immediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn), and video editing software.
• Previous internship or related experience in marketing or communications is a plus.
• Experience working with foster/At-Risk Youth is a plus (strongly preferred).
• Experience with email marketing is a plus.
• Experience working with and a commitment to valuing Black, Latinx, and LGBTQIA+ audiences is a plus.
• Experience with problem-solving and organizational strategy is a plus
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Experience or coursework in communications, journalism, PR, or related fields preferred.
• Familiarity with Meltwater or other media databases is a plus.
• Passion for social impact, storytelling, and child welfare issues are a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s license and auto insurance
• Ability to commute to job site-events
• Background Clearance

The internship offer is contingent upon your successful completion and passing of a background clearance.

Perks

• Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit communications and media relations.
• Work directly with an experienced, mission-driven communications team.
• Flexible schedule and remote work environment.
• Meaningful work helping Kidsave raise awareness and support for children in need of families.

To apply, please send a resume , short cover letter , and one writing sample to jeanette@kidsave.org with the subject line: Public & Media Relations Internship .

Kidsave is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our culture and our work on behalf of children who need family connections. Kidsave provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.

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