Integrated Media Intern

Arlington, VA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2451+Crystal+Drive+Ste+1000+Arlington+VA+USA+22202) • Integrated Media

Job Type

Internship

Description

At the American Public Power Association (APPA), we serve as the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. We represent public power before the federal government to protect the interests of the more than 54 million people that public power utilities serve, and the 96,000 people they employ. We advocate and advise on electricity policy, technology, trends, training, and operations. Help us continue to achieve our mission for our members and the communities they serve!

At APPA, we strive to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and feels valued.

We have an exciting opportunity for anIntegrated Media Internto assist in organizing and updating the association’s graphic and communications assets. Tasks will include indexing the image library and other assets alongside APPA’s taxonomy and other metadata. This intern should have good written and oral communication skills and a good grasp on what’s needed to make different forms of digital content accessible to a wide variety of users.

Requirements

• Excellent writing skills

• Strong communication abilities

• Good time management

• Self-starter

• Experience with the following applications: Microsoft SharePoint / OneDrive, Adobe Photoshop or other photo editing software, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

APPA is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion. This commitment pertains to our internal policies and staff expectations but also extends out to the wider public power community. As part of our strategic plan, we aim to assist members in meeting workforce challenges—including attracting and retaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture—through offering educational programs, developing resources, and serving as a platform for the public power community to exchange ideas and best practices.