Communities Of Color And Media Intern

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 Communities of Color and Media Internship will contribute on creating authentic and accurate portrayals and stories of LGBTQ people of color in media. Our Communities of Color and Media team is focused on implementing GLAAD's goals for promoting visibility and understanding among communities of color, particularly Black communities, through the media as a means to educate the public on the issues facing the community and accelerate acceptance.

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Candidate Profile | Competencies | Personal Qualities

Responsibilities

• Six mandatory workshop sessions will be scheduled during the 12 weeks. Interns must attend these events. If they cannot participate, they should connect with their managers.
• Assist with media training to local advocates, organizations, and talent
• Identify and connect with Black LGBTQ+ events, partners, and organizers
• 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.
• Work with Director to develop innovative programming
• Write Op-Ed, blogs, articles, and social media toolkits for projects or campaigns

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Google Workspace landscape
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to work under pressure with a tight turnaround
• Initiative for motivation and problem-solving
• Start Date: September 25th, End Date: December 11th
• Availability to work up to 30 hours a week
• Strong written and oral communication skills with both internal and outside stakeholders
• Familiarity with issues impacting the LGBTQ community, particularly regarding racial and social justice. Knowledge, sensitivity, and understanding of diverse LGBTQ communities.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines, and desire to be a self-starter
• 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 Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Public Health, and/or Social Justice areas, or any other related fields.

New Knowledge & Skills Intern Will Learn & Compensation

• Community engagement and organizing, Program development and implementation, Project management and tracking, and Event planning.
• 12-week program with an overall stipend of $6K 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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