Reference #: R-0000021157CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
The Federal Reserve Bank is looking for a passionate, inquisitive, and thoughtful undergraduate student in their junior or senior year to intern with the Bank's Media Relations team. This intern will have the opportunity to work with departments across the Bank to tell the story of how our work impacts the economy and our communities. You will develop a keen sense of how the media cycle works by curating content for our daily and weekly newsletters, learning how to develop effective communications to reporters, and identifying opportunities to demonstrate the impact of a news story. Students interested in the news, journalism, and public relations are especially encouraged to apply.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. It helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.
Responsibilities:Contribute to the development of media strategyIdentify target reporters for media outreach and research their previous workContribute to written communications to journalistsParticipate in preparing experts for media interviewsWork with media at eventsHelp ensure accurate media coverage of the organizationCurate articles and messages for the organization's news updates to staff.Audit media contact lists for accuracy.
Required Skills:Must be creative, flexible, and deadline driven. Should also have an interest in following the news and understanding the media landscape.Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of media monitoring platforms a plus.
Education:Undergraduate upperclassmen (juniors, seniors) preferred. Majors in English, Communications, Public Relations, Rhetoric, Journalism.
Full Time / Part TimePart timeRegular / TemporaryTemporaryJob Exempt (Yes / No)NoJob CategoryWork ShiftFirst (United States of America)
The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.