Brady has one powerful mission — to unite all Americans against gun violence.

Each year, 40,000 people in the U.S. die from gun violence. We can change that. No organization has a more comprehensive and systematic approach to ending America’s gun violence epidemic. They say it can't be done. But we know Americans can do anything. Even end this epidemic of gun violence. For we are more powerful than any problem when we work as one. Now is the time to unite people, from coast to coast, young and old, liberal and conservative, fed up and fired up, and free our country from what is killing us. It's in our hands.

Job Summary:

The Communications Intern will support the organization’s communications strategy across various channels. Working closely with the entire communications team, the Communications Intern will assist with press and media relations, social media, digital marketing, social campaign research, the podcast, and graphic design/video creation. The Communications Intern will also have the opportunity to work across departments with other Brady staff. The ideal candidate will be flexible, enthusiastic, have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, a team player, and passionate about gun violence prevention.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Producing one transcript of the podcast “Red, Blue, and Brady” per week, using the Otter.ai software;
• Researching and producing dossiers on potential podcast guests, their work, and general topics related to gun violence that are featured on the podcast;
• Write engaging, fact-checked content for Brady’s website, social media channels, digital advocacy campaigns, and PR efforts;
• Assist in the planning, promotion, and execution of Brady virtual events through digital channels. 
• Researching and compiling social media backgrounds of individuals/influencers Brady intents to work with or cultivate; 
• Drafting sample social media messaging for Brady, Team ENOUGH, and End Family Fire channels;
• Assist in the building of press lists, drafting opinion editorials, and letters to the editor;
• Creation of blogs and other online content; 
• Strong research skills and an ability to synthesize information for other mediums;
• Take notes at weekly all-staff meetings and post daily communication updates; 
• Help update and track Brady’s project request system. 

 Skills and Experience:

• Strong writing skills, including precise grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Ability to work well under pressure within a fast-paced, high-performing team
• Strong desire to be a key team contributor
• Self-motivated, creative, dependable and accountable.
• Available to work Monday - Thursday, 9:00 - 5:00pm eastern time. If you are in a different time zone, we will accommodate your schedule.

Highlights of Your Internship:

• Support a compelling mission
• Work alongside Brady subject matter experts and thought leaders
• Be part of a cohort of like-minded interns
• You'll be assigned an Intern Advocate to provide mentorship and help you set goals
• Inclusion in team meetings, presentations, and calls
• Opportunity to collaborate across the organization
• “Lunch & Learns” on riveting topics
• Social media training and the potential to write for the Brady blog
• Social activities

Details: Paid internship | We'll work with you to earn college credit | In-person in DC with the option for virtual in select cases.

Background:

No organization has a more comprehensive and systematic approach to ending America’s gun violence epidemic. Brady believes that Americans, working together, are more powerful than any problem and we invite those who feel the same way to join us in our work. We know our multi-pronged approach of education, litigation, and legislation will ensure that one day, every American can live free from the fear of being shot. Join us in creating that America.

For more than 40 years, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence has been the leading national voice in the prevention of gun violence with an unrivaled history of success. The Brady Bill, which was signed into law in 1993, remains the single most effective gun violence prevention policy in history, with Brady background checks blocking more than 3 million sales of guns to prohibited purchasers such as domestic abusers, convicted violent criminals, and people with dangerous mental illnesses. In the words of President Bill Clinton, “countless people are alive today” because of the work of Jim and Sarah Brady and the Brady Center.

Brady is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes in driving equality in our communities and workplace. Brady is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class according to local, state, and federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. 

To request an accommodation during the interview process, please email: bihaymon@bradyunited.org

Brady understands that gun violence disproportionately harms communities that have long faced systemic racism and inequities, including Black, Latinx, Native American, and LGBTQ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities and lived experiences.

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