The Heritage Foundation
Editorial Fellow, Media and Public Relations
The Heritage Foundation, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Title
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Editorial Fellow, Media and Public Relations
Reports to
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Director, Media and Public Relations
Job Summary:
The Editorial Fellowship is a year-long training program focused on editing and drafting op-eds to ensure priority projects are executed in a timely manner to expected editorial standards. This position requires working with research departments to produce high-impact content that advances The Heritage Foundation's mission. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced, high-level environment. This is a one-year, full-time fellowship.
Job Duties:Serve as an editor for Heritage-produced op-eds and commentaries. This includes editing both daily content and sensitive, high-visibility commentary or analysis pieces.Ensure messaging on Heritage policy research is clear, persuasive, precise, and easily digestible on various media platforms.Identify opportunities to request op-eds from experts on timely, high-priority issues.Develop and maintain relationships with opinion editors at a range of news outlets.Assist the Associate Director, Editorial, in conducting trainings to help improve the persuasive writing skills of Heritage policy experts through participation in regular workshop instruction.Contribute to the Strategic Communications Department twice-weekly newsletter.Remain up-to-date and well-versed on Heritage research and policy positions.Research and propose new communications ideas, strategies, and best practices to ensure the department is innovating and operating efficiently and effectively.Qualifications:
Education: College-level experience encouraged
Experience: Past public relations or journalism internships encouraged
Communication: Excellent verbal and writing skills; superior editing skills
Technology: Microsoft Suite
Other Requirements:
Understand and support the Heritage mission and vision for America, and the department's goals and objectives.Promote policies consistent with Heritage's priorities; speak with one voice.Possess excellent organizational, planning, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.Keen attention to detail and grammar.Demonstrated interest in public policy, strategy, and project management execution.Ability to work with teams large and small as well as coordinating projects and campaigns.Hard working, resourceful, and creative with the ability to meet tight deadlines.Knowledge of AP Style.Ability to provide and receive direction and feedback.
Benefits and Salary:
The salary for this role is $50,000 annually. As a temporary position, this role is eligible for some of The Heritage Foundation's benefits package, including "take what you need" PTO and sick leave.
:
Editorial Fellow, Media and Public Relations
Reports to
:
Director, Media and Public Relations
Job Summary:
The Editorial Fellowship is a year-long training program focused on editing and drafting op-eds to ensure priority projects are executed in a timely manner to expected editorial standards. This position requires working with research departments to produce high-impact content that advances The Heritage Foundation's mission. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced, high-level environment. This is a one-year, full-time fellowship.
Job Duties:Serve as an editor for Heritage-produced op-eds and commentaries. This includes editing both daily content and sensitive, high-visibility commentary or analysis pieces.Ensure messaging on Heritage policy research is clear, persuasive, precise, and easily digestible on various media platforms.Identify opportunities to request op-eds from experts on timely, high-priority issues.Develop and maintain relationships with opinion editors at a range of news outlets.Assist the Associate Director, Editorial, in conducting trainings to help improve the persuasive writing skills of Heritage policy experts through participation in regular workshop instruction.Contribute to the Strategic Communications Department twice-weekly newsletter.Remain up-to-date and well-versed on Heritage research and policy positions.Research and propose new communications ideas, strategies, and best practices to ensure the department is innovating and operating efficiently and effectively.Qualifications:
Education: College-level experience encouraged
Experience: Past public relations or journalism internships encouraged
Communication: Excellent verbal and writing skills; superior editing skills
Technology: Microsoft Suite
Other Requirements:
Understand and support the Heritage mission and vision for America, and the department's goals and objectives.Promote policies consistent with Heritage's priorities; speak with one voice.Possess excellent organizational, planning, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.Keen attention to detail and grammar.Demonstrated interest in public policy, strategy, and project management execution.Ability to work with teams large and small as well as coordinating projects and campaigns.Hard working, resourceful, and creative with the ability to meet tight deadlines.Knowledge of AP Style.Ability to provide and receive direction and feedback.
Benefits and Salary:
The salary for this role is $50,000 annually. As a temporary position, this role is eligible for some of The Heritage Foundation's benefits package, including "take what you need" PTO and sick leave.