Careers
Radio/TV Intern
America Abroad Media (AAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to harnessing the power of media to inform America and the world about the critical international issues of our time. AAM produces a monthly documentary program for National Public Radio stations and television programming that broadcasts on leading channels in the Muslim world.
The mission of AAM is to inform and educate the public about international affairs and elevate the quality of our public discourse through in-depth and thoughtful radio and television programming.
AAM is looking for creative, enthusiastic and conscientious interns to assist in the production of AAM Radio and AAM Television.
Responsibilities:
- Assist day-to-day operations of AAM Radio, conduct archival research for history and eyewitness segments;
- Conduct research on topical international relations issues;
- Assist with AAM Television as needed;
- Contribute to AAM Radio and AAM Television media and public relations efforts;
- Carry out some administrative duties;
- Work 20-40 hours per week.
- Applicant must have completed or be in pursuit of a B.A. in international relations, political science, history, journalism or related field;
- Interest in public diplomacy, American foreign policy, and media;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to work independently.
Development Intern
AAM is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented intern to assist in the development department. Intern work will include: donor research, writing and editing of development publications, tracking incoming and existing gifts and grants, and carrying out some administrative duties.Responsibilities:
- Assist day-to-day development operations at America Abroad Media;
- Contribute to database management;
- Carry out donor research, including foundation, corporation, and individuals;
- Assist with the writing and editing of development publications, including reports, letters, and proposals;
- Work 10-20 hours per week.
- Applicant must be in pursuit of a B.A. in sociology, political science, history, journalism or related field;
- Interest in development and non-profit management;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to work independently.
Internships are unpaid; a commuting stipend is provided. Your registrar can tell you if you can receive credit for the internship.
To apply for positions above: e-mail/mail cover letter and resume to:
America Abroad Media
1020 19th Street, NW
Suite 650
Washington DC 20036
Fax: 202-457-8056
Email: jobs@americaabroadmedia.org
No phone calls, please.
