American Cancer Society 

Description

The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, we fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. As the nation’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing more than $3.4 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year.

Internship Duties

Intern will write and distribute press releases to small market media. Follow up with reporters to help secure media coverage. Work with communications director on media outreach campaigns that include PR and advertising. Assists with day-to-day activities including tasks such as updating media lists, tracking media placements and organizing press clips. Write and post articles to the ACS blog and write articles for the division newsletter. Work with Communications Director to utilize social media outlets to recruit volunteers, raise awareness of ACS and raise money. Other duties may be assigned as requested.

Skills Required

Writing: press releases, media alerts, PSAs, newsletter articles
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Knowledge or coursework in media relations and advertising
Knowledge of social media

Include in Application

Include a resume and two writing samples to apply for the position.

Contact
Justine Hall
Justine.Hall@cancer.org
512-919-1882

Posted May 18, 2011