Intern for the DC Courts director of media and public relations.
Intern Responsibilities
- Draft press advisories and release
- Draft items for the intranet and social media
- Draft articles for Full Court Press – the Courts’ newsletter
- Create website content
- Call members of the press to encourage their coverage of events
- Help develop and implement court activities and events (e.g., Law Day, Youth Law Fair, Adoption Day, Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Crime Victims Awareness Week, Foster Parents Month)
- Expand outreach efforts by getting in touch with community organizations and keeping track of meetings, as well as working with the Director to encourage judges to attend, participate and speak at such meetings
- Other duties as assigned.
Requisite Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills and good judgment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
How to Apply
Applicants should send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to Leah Gurowitz, [email protected].