San Diego Leadership Alliance develops the next generation of progressive leaders by providing the skills, relationships and opportunities to build a sustainable progressive infrastructure in the San Diego region. SDLA's benchmark program is our leadership institute. We bring together a diverse group of progressive young professionals and provide them the tools needed to become leaders in San Diego. For 10 days over five months, 15-20 Fellows participate in daylong trainings to prepare them to engage in local political and civic life.
SDLA seeks a photojournalist or blogger intern to attend the 10 training sessions, document them photographically and draft a story for each session for use on SDLA's blog, email marketing and social media. The intern will work directly with a communications professional/board member from SDLA.
Photojournalism / Blogger Intern Responsibilities
Photographing 10 training sessions
Updating Facebook albums with Institute photos
Interviewing speakers and/or fellows about the sessions
Writing 300 – 500 word stories about each session
Building the blog post with photos onto SDLA's blog
Drafting email, Facebook and social media posts to promote each story
Qualifications
Applicants should have experience with photography, writing and interview projects and an interest in progressive leadership. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, highly developed organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to manage projects.
Applicants must have a camera and a laptop. Candidates must commit to attend all 10 training sessions. Session dates tentatively scheduled for:
SESSIONS 1 & 2. Saturday & Sunday, January 25 & 26
SESSION 3. Saturday, February 8, Happy hour to follow with SDLA Board and Institute Alumni.
SESSION 4. Saturday, February 22
SESSION 5. Saturday, March 1
SESSION 6. Saturday, March 15, Happy hour to follow with progressive partner organizations.
SESSION 7. Saturday, March 29
SESSION 8. Saturday, April 12
SESSION 9. Saturday, April 26
FELLOWS FUNDRAISER. Mid-May 2014
SESSION 10. Saturday, May 17
SESSION 11. Saturday, May 31: Graduation
*All sessions run from 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (except Session 8, which may start earlier and Graduation, which will only be in the afternoon).
Candidates must have, or be in the process of obtaining, a university degree.
Salary, Benefits & Terms
Compensation
Nonpaid, ideally for college credit.
Schedule
Part time (5 - 10 hours every other week). Includes weekends.
To Apply
Please send your resume and/or cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line "Photojournalism/Blogger Internship for SDLA."
Alex Southard