Spanish Language Media Internship - Los Angeles

The Spanish-Language Media Intern will assist in building and sustaining relationships with media and allied organizations. The intern will also be heavily involved in monitoring and responding to print and broadcast media as it pertains to GLAAD's mission. Additionally, the Intern will help foster GLAAD's role as a community resource nationwide.

The Spanish Language Media Intern will work with the Spanish Language Media Director to write content for glaad.org as well as blog content in both English and Spanish. The intern will assist in writing and editing materials in English and Spanish that support the Spanish Language GLAAD Media Awards including press materials and media advisories. The intern will assist in monitoring and archiving Spanish Language Media. The intern will assist with PR outreach related to work with media such as pitching stories to press. The intern will assist with office organization. 

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the growth of GLAAD’s outreach to Spanish-language news and entertainment media and the Latina/o community.
• Develops and maintains relationships with Latina/o and other community organizations and leaders in various states.
• Assists in managing the organization's Spanish-language media strategies and outreach efforts.
• Helps manage training efforts and outreach to Latina/o community groups.
• Maintains and grows current contacts, or access to contacts/spokespeople, for regional LGBT and mainstream media outlets and journalists.
• Writes, edits, and proofs written materials in Spanish and English, including media releases, alerts, letters to media professionals, blog postings and other documents as needed.
• Completes other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant will:

• Journalism, Communications, Spanish or Public Relations majors a plus.
• Required:  Candidate must be fluent in both English and Spanish. Fluent oral, verbal, reading and writing Spanish-language skills are a must.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• 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.
• Inclusivity is a vital part of GLAAD’s work.  Skills necessary to create a more diverse and inclusive environment are a plus.
• Candidate should have an interest in Spanish language media and the desire to learn more about media outreach and media work in general.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program at least half-time as a graduate or undergraduate student.

Contact:

Name: Human Resources (no phone calls, please)
Email: jobs@glaad.org

The following MUST be included in your application:
1. A cover letter outlining your interest and experience specific to this position
2. A current resume

The title of the position (such as "Spanish Language Media Intern") MUST appear in the first line of the email. GLAAD will accept applications until filled.

Other Notes:

• GLAAD does not have the ability to provide relocation benefits to interested parties.
• GLAAD is a business casual dress environment.
• Candidates MUST be able to pass a criminal background check.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.
• Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
• Selections are made as the applicant pool allows and continue until the position is filled.

Mission
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) amplifies the voice of the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively. By ensuring that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media, GLAAD promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality, promotes the fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of combating homophobia and all forms of discrimination based on sexual orientation or identity.

GLAAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer