USGS summer internship in public affairs
contact LESLIE GORDON
Summer internship in news media and
public affairs
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Office of Communications at
Menlo Park seeks an intern with a strong work ethic to assist in news media and
public affairs and related assignments. The ability to handle multiple
simultaneous tasks and complete projects under tight deadlines is required, as
well strong communication and interpersonal skills. Training or experience in
journalism or media relations is desired, as is any customer service experience.
reporters
• assist with planning and execution of press conferences
and news events
• seek out and collect news clips resulting from USGS news
releases or interviews
• work with scientists to write news releases, record
podcasts, and create other information products
• assist staff with planning social media engagements
• create talking-points on various science subjects
Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen. Successful applicant will be subject
to background check and fingerprinting.
Must be a student working toward a bachelor’s or master’s
degree in journalism, mass communications, public relations, radio-television
or a related field, with a strong focus or interest in government and/or
science.
Location:
Menlo Park, California
and end dates negotiable. Internship is for a maximum of 12 weeks. Full
time preferred, but part time negotiable.
Salary:
GS-3 (college freshman or sophomore) or GS-4 (junior or senior). GS-5 (graduate
student)
General Schedule pay grade chart is
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" TARGET="_blank">http://www.opm.gov/oca/10tables/html/sf_h.asp">Contact:
Leslie Gordon lgordon@usgs.gov
650-329-4006
apply: submit letter of intent (or resume) describing your skills and experience,
references, and transcript via e-mail to lgordon@usgs.gov.
to apply: May 21, 2010
Geological Survey
U.S.
Department of the Interior
