[Tsa] Paid! GLAAD Spanish Language Media Internship

[Rae Henaghan]

http://www.idealist.org/view/internship/33bs4jJCn9Jjd

2011 GLAAD FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Spanish Language Media Fellow
Los Angeles

Position Summary

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

GLAAD's fellowship program requires a commitment of one year and a minimum of
25-30 hours per week.

Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program at least half-time as a graduate
or undergraduate student, or have successfully completed a graduate or
undergraduate degree within the 12 months preceding the application deadline.

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
• Recommends and develops initiatives around Spanish-language media work
• 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, English (and some
Portuguese if Fellow has Portuguese-language skills), including media releases,
alerts, letters to media professionals, blog postings and other documents as
needed
• Prepares weekly progress report, quarterly review and other reports as
requested
• Completes other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Journalism, Communications and 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
• Required: Demonstrated bicultural competency
• Leadership skills and experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver on aggressive, results-oriented
work plans
• 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
• Strongly Preferred: Experience in working with Latina/o/People of Color/LGBT
community-based organizations
• Preferred: Portuguese-language skills a plus

Application Submission
Email: jobs at glaad.org
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
The title of the position (“Spanish Language Media Fellow”) MUST appear in the
first line of the email. GLAAD will accept applications until filled.
Selections are made as the applicant pool allows and continue until the
position is filled.
The following MUST be included in your application:
-resume
-Cover letter
-1 writing sample
-Contact information for three references
-Answers to the following three questions (please limit answers to one page
each):
1. Describe your first memory of an LGBT media image. How did it affect you and
why?
2. Choose an article from your local newspaper that covers an LGBT person,
issue, image or event and write a critique of article. Was this article fair,
accurate and inclusive? Why or why not?
3. In the last four years what is the accomplishment you are most proud of and
why?